Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Argentina, Chile
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
Roadsides, Scrubs
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
Brownish Red
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
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
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Clay, Loam
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
Not Available
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Antispasmodic, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Repellent, Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
ALOYSIA triphylla
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush
In Hindi
Laelia
Lemon Verbena
In German
Laelia
Lemon Verbena
In Spanish
Laelia
Aloysia triphylla
In Greek
Laelia
Lemon Verbena
In Portuguese
Laelia
Aloysia triphylla
In Polish
Laelia
Lemon Verbena
In Latin
Laelia
Lemon Verbena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Lamiales
Family
Orchidaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Laelia and Lemon Verbena
Wondering what are the properties of Laelia and Lemon Verbena? We provide you with everything About Laelia and Lemon Verbena. Laelia doesn't have thorns and Lemon Verbena doesn't have thorns. Also Laelia does not have fragrant flowers. Laelia has allergic reactions like conjunctivitis, Dermatitis and Skin rash and Lemon Verbena 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 Lemon Verbena and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Laelia and Lemon Verbena
Season and care of Laelia and Lemon Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Lemon Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Lemon Verbena season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Lemon Verbena is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Lemon Verbena is Neutral, Alkaline.
Laelia and Lemon Verbena Physical Information
Laelia and Lemon Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Lemon Verbena height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Laelia and Lemon Verbena are as follows:
Care of Laelia and Lemon Verbena
Care of Laelia and Lemon Verbena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and Lemon Verbena 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 Lemon Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.