Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual and Perennial
  
Type
Epiphyte
  
Tree
  
Origin
Mexico
  
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
  
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
  
Deep, Fertile bottom land, Hilly upland habitat, Well Drained
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
  
6-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
  
8-6
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,371.60 cm
  
30
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
  
Purple, Burgundy, Brown
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
  
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Yellow, Copper, Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Acicular
  
Oblong
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Not Available
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Not Available
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
  
Early Spring, Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
  
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
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
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
  
Magnesium sulphate, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Phosphorous, Potassium
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
  
breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Very little waste
  
Air purification, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
  
Malaria, Rheumatism, Urine infections, Vomiting
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
  
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
  
ASIMINA triloba
  
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
  
Pawpaw
  
In Hindi
Laelia
  
गंदा संयंत्र
  
In German
Laelia
  
Papaya Pflanze
  
In French
Laelia
  
usine de papaye
  
In Spanish
Laelia
  
planta de la papaya
  
In Greek
Laelia
  
φυτό pawpaw
  
In Portuguese
Laelia
  
planta mamão
  
In Polish
Laelia
  
pawpaw roślin
  
In Latin
Laelia
  
quince herba
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Orchidales
  
Magnoliales
  
Family
Orchidaceae
  
Annonaceae
  
Genus
Laelia
  
Asimina Adans
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
  
Tribe
Epidendreae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Laelia and Pawpaw
Season and care of Laelia and Pawpaw is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Pawpaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Pawpaw season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Pawpaw is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Pawpaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Laelia and Pawpaw Physical Information
Laelia and Pawpaw physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Pawpaw height is 1,371.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Laelia and Pawpaw are as follows:
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Laelia leaf color: Green
Pawpaw flower color: Purple, Burgundy and Brown
- Pawpaw leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Laelia and Pawpaw
Care of Laelia and Pawpaw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and Pawpaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pawpaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.