Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
United States, 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
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
Damp shady woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Long Linear
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove lateral branches
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
Not Available
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Wildflower
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
MILIUM effusum
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
Millet Grass, Wood Millet
In Hindi
Laelia
Milium effusum
In German
Laelia
Wald-Flattergras
In French
Laelia
millet étalé
In Spanish
Laelia
effusum milium
In Greek
Laelia
milium effusum
In Portuguese
Laelia
milium effusum
In Polish
Laelia
prosownica rozpierzchła
In Latin
Laelia
milium effusum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Cyperales
Family
Orchidaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Laelia and Milium Effusum
Wondering what are the properties of Laelia and Milium Effusum? We provide you with everything About Laelia and Milium Effusum. Laelia doesn't have thorns and Milium Effusum doesn't have thorns. Also Laelia does not have fragrant flowers. Laelia has allergic reactions like conjunctivitis, Dermatitis and Skin rash and Milium Effusum 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 Milium Effusum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Laelia and Milium Effusum
Season and care of Laelia and Milium Effusum is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Milium Effusum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Milium Effusum season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Milium Effusum is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Milium Effusum is Acidic, Neutral.
Laelia and Milium Effusum Physical Information
Laelia and Milium Effusum physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Milium Effusum height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Laelia and Milium Effusum are as follows:
Care of Laelia and Milium Effusum
Care of Laelia and Milium Effusum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and Milium Effusum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Milium Effusum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.