Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Mexico, Central America
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Orange, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial 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, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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 Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
Not Available
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
GUARIANTHE aurantiaca
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
Orange Cattleya, Orange Guarianthe Orchid
In Hindi
Laelia
ऑरेंज Cattleya
In German
Laelia
Orange Cattleya
In French
Laelia
orange Cattleya
In Spanish
Laelia
Orange Cattleya
In Greek
Laelia
πορτοκαλί Cattleya
In Portuguese
Laelia
laranja Cattleya
In Polish
Laelia
pomarańczowy Cattleya
In Latin
Laelia
Oncidium aureum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Laelia
Chrysobalanus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Properties of Laelia and Orange Cattleya
Wondering what are the properties of Laelia and Orange Cattleya? We provide you with everything About Laelia and Orange Cattleya. Laelia doesn't have thorns and Orange Cattleya doesn't have thorns. Also Laelia does not have fragrant flowers. Laelia has allergic reactions like conjunctivitis, Dermatitis and Skin rash and Orange Cattleya 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 Orange Cattleya and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Laelia and Orange Cattleya
Season and care of Laelia and Orange Cattleya is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Orange Cattleya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Orange Cattleya season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Orange Cattleya is Not Available while the PH of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Orange Cattleya is Not Available.
Laelia and Orange Cattleya Physical Information
Laelia and Orange Cattleya physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Orange Cattleya height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Laelia and Orange Cattleya are as follows:
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Laelia leaf color: Green
Orange Cattleya flower color: Orange, Gold and Orange Red
- Orange Cattleya leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Laelia and Orange Cattleya
Care of Laelia and Orange Cattleya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and Orange Cattleya 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 Orange Cattleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.