Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Mexico
Europe, Asia
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Ovate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove lateral branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
Birds
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Wildflower
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
DIPSACUS fullonum
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
Fuller's Teasel
In Hindi
Laelia
Fuller's Teasel
In German
Laelia
Fullers Karde
In French
Laelia
Cardère à foulon
In Spanish
Laelia
Cardo de Fuller
In Greek
Laelia
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
In Portuguese
Laelia
Carda de Fuller
In Polish
Laelia
Fullera Oset
In Latin
Laelia
Teasel Fullonis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Dipsacales
Family
Orchidaceae
Dipsacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Dipsacoideae
Properties of Laelia and Fuller's Teasel
Wondering what are the properties of Laelia and Fuller's Teasel? We provide you with everything About Laelia and Fuller's Teasel. Laelia doesn't have thorns and Fuller's Teasel doesn't have thorns. Also Laelia does not have fragrant flowers. Laelia has allergic reactions like conjunctivitis, Dermatitis and Skin rash and Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like conjunctivitis, Dermatitis and Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Laelia and Fuller's Teasel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Laelia and Fuller's Teasel
Season and care of Laelia and Fuller's Teasel is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Fuller's Teasel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Fuller's Teasel season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Laelia and Fuller's Teasel Physical Information
Laelia and Fuller's Teasel physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Laelia and Fuller's Teasel are as follows:
Care of Laelia and Fuller's Teasel
Care of Laelia and Fuller's Teasel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.