Laelia

Leucojum

About Laelia and Leucojum

Laelia

Leucojum

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

1.2 Type

Epiphyte

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

1.3 Origin

Mexico

Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia

1.4 Types

Laelia candida, Laelia discolor

Not available

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

25NA

0 40000

1.5 Habitat

shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates

Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

9-11Not Available

0 99

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

12-8

Not Available

1.8 Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

21,22

1.9 Habit

Clump-Forming

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

45.70 cm7.60 cm

0.54 3900

2.1.2 Minimum Width

45.70 cmNA

0.1 6350

2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

White, Light Pink, Lavender

White, Light Pink

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Not Available

Bicolor

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Dark Blue

Not Available

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Light Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Several shades of Green

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green

Light Green

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Acicular

Strap shaped

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Not Available

Loam, Sand

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Not Available

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction

Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground, Pot

4.2 How to Plant?

Divison

Divison, Seedlings, Seperation

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Low

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Needs watering once a week

Needs less watering

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

4.5.2 Soil Type

Well-aerated

Loam, Sand

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

4.7 Pruning

Remove lateral branches

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

4.8 Fertilizers

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil

Bulb fertilizer

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt

Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction

Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Showy

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

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5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

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5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

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5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

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5.4 Showy Foliage

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5.5 Showy Bark

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5.6 Foliage Texture

Coarse

Fine

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Matte

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Aphids, Mites

Ants, Bees, pollinators

5.12 Allergy

conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash

Not Available

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

No Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Very little waste

Air purification

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant

Alzheimer’s Disease

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Not Available

Flowers, Root

6.2.3 Other Uses

Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant

Used as Ornamental plant

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

LAELIA anceps

Leucojum aestivum

7.2 Common Name

Laelia, Orchid

Leucojum, summer snowflake

7.2.1 In Hindi

Laelia

Leucojum

7.2.2 In German

Laelia

Leucojum

7.2.3 In French

Laelia

Leucojum

7.2.4 In Spanish

Laelia

Leucojum

7.2.5 In Greek

Laelia

Leucojum

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Laelia

Leucojum

7.2.7 In Polish

Laelia

Leucojum

7.2.8 In Latin

Laelia

Leucojum

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Liliopsida

8.4 Order

Orchidales

Liliales

8.5 Family

Orchidaceae

Liliaceae

8.6 Genus

Laelia

Leucojum

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

8.8 Tribe

Epidendreae

Not Available

8.9 Subfamily

Epidendroideae

Amaryllidoideae

8.10 Number of Species

252

1 27800

Properties of Laelia and Leucojum

Wondering what are the properties of Laelia and Leucojum? We provide you with everything About Laelia and Leucojum. Laelia doesn't have thorns and Leucojum doesn't have thorns. Also Laelia does not have fragrant flowers. Laelia has allergic reactions like conjunctivitis, Dermatitis and Skin rash and Leucojum 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 Leucojum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Laelia and Leucojum

Season and care of Laelia and Leucojum is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Leucojum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Leucojum season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Leucojum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Laelia and Leucojum Physical Information

Laelia and Leucojum physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Laelia and Leucojum are as follows:

Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Laelia leaf color: Green
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
Leucojum leaf color: Green

Care of Laelia and Leucojum

Care of Laelia and Leucojum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and Leucojum 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 Leucojum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.