Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
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
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove lateral branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Very little waste
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
PYRUS communis
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
Pear
In Portuguese
Laelia
Pera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Laelia and Pear
Season and care of Laelia and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Pear season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Pear is Acidic.
Laelia and Pear Physical Information
Laelia and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Laelia and Pear are as follows:
Care of Laelia and Pear
Care of Laelia and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and Pear 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 Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.