Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
China, India, Nepal
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Pleione chunii , Pleione limprichtii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
Hilly upland habitat, Wooded hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
13-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
White, Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Elliptic to oblong
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Do not water excessively, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Not Available
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove lateral branches
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, 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
Not Available
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
SIGMATOSTALIX amazonica
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
Amazon Sigmatostalix Orchid, Miniature Orchid
In Hindi
Laelia
miniature orchid
In German
Laelia
miniature orchid
In Spanish
Laelia
Pleione
In Portuguese
Laelia
miniature orchid
In Polish
Laelia
miniature orchid
In Latin
Laelia
miniature orchid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Coelogyneae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Laelia and Miniature Orchid
Wondering what are the properties of Laelia and Miniature Orchid? We provide you with everything About Laelia and Miniature Orchid. Laelia doesn't have thorns and Miniature Orchid doesn't have thorns. Also Laelia does not have fragrant flowers. Laelia has allergic reactions like conjunctivitis, Dermatitis and Skin rash and Miniature Orchid 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 Miniature Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Laelia and Miniature Orchid
Season and care of Laelia and Miniature Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Miniature Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Miniature Orchid season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Miniature Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Miniature Orchid is Not Available.
Laelia and Miniature Orchid Physical Information
Laelia and Miniature Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Miniature Orchid height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Laelia and Miniature Orchid are as follows:
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Laelia leaf color: Green
Miniature Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Yellow green and Brown
- Miniature Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Care of Laelia and Miniature Orchid
Care of Laelia and Miniature Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and Miniature Orchid pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Miniature Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.