Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Mexico
South-Eastern Asia
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Elliptic
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove lateral branches
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Very little waste
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
Laelia
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Laelia
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
Laelia
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
Laelia
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
Laelia
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
Laelia
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
Laelia
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
Laelia
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Scrophulariales
Family
Orchidaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Justicieae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Acanthoideae
Season and Care of Laelia and Malabar nut
Season and care of Laelia and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Malabar nut season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Laelia and Malabar nut Physical Information
Laelia and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Laelia and Malabar nut are as follows:
Care of Laelia and Malabar nut
Care of Laelia and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.