Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Southern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Micronesia, Australia
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Not Available
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
White, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Linear
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Not Available
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove lateral branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial Blight, Rhizome rot, Root knot nematode
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Heartburn, Stomach burn
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Nourishes scalp, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Very little waste
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Cold, Dysentry, High cholestrol, Rheumatoid arthritis, Skin Disorders, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
CURCUMA
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
Ginger
In French
Laelia
Gingembre
In Spanish
Laelia
Jengibre
In Portuguese
Laelia
Gengibre
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Zingiberales
Family
Orchidaceae
Zingiberaceae
Genus
Laelia
Zingiber Mill.
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Laelia and Ginger Plant
Season and care of Laelia and Ginger Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Ginger Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Ginger Plant season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Ginger Plant is Not Available while the PH of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Ginger Plant is Not Available.
Laelia and Ginger Plant Physical Information
Laelia and Ginger Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Ginger Plant height is 200.00 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Laelia and Ginger Plant are as follows:
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Laelia leaf color: Green
Ginger Plant flower color: White, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose and Lavender
- Ginger Plant leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Laelia and Ginger Plant
Care of Laelia and Ginger Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and Ginger Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ginger Plant needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Less Watering.