Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Purple, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Ovate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs, Doesn't tolerate standing water
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, 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
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
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
Not Available
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
In Hindi
Laelia
Goldmine Phlox
In German
Laelia
Goldgrube Phlox
In French
Laelia
Phlox Goldmine
In Spanish
Laelia
Phlox Goldmine
In Greek
Laelia
Goldmine Phlox
In Portuguese
Laelia
Phlox Goldmine
In Polish
Laelia
Goldmine Phlox
In Latin
Laelia
.org Phlox
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Solanales
Family
Orchidaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Laelia and Goldmine Phlox
Season and care of Laelia and Goldmine Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Goldmine Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Goldmine Phlox season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Laelia and Goldmine Phlox Physical Information
Laelia and Goldmine Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Laelia and Goldmine Phlox are as follows:
Care of Laelia and Goldmine Phlox
Care of Laelia and Goldmine Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and Goldmine Phlox 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 Goldmine Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.