Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Central America, South America
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
S. undulata , Laelias
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Never Over-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 Sun
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
Myrmecophila
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
Not Available
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
SCHOMBURGKIA undulata
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
Orchid, Schomburgkia
In Hindi
Laelia
schomburgkia
In German
Laelia
schomburgkia
In French
Laelia
schomburgkia
In Spanish
Laelia
schomburgkia
In Greek
Laelia
schomburgkia
In Portuguese
Laelia
schomburgkia
In Polish
Laelia
schomburgkia
In Latin
Laelia
schomburgkia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Laelia
Schomburgkia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Epidendreae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Properties of Laelia and Schomburgkia
Wondering what are the properties of Laelia and Schomburgkia? We provide you with everything About Laelia and Schomburgkia. Laelia doesn't have thorns and Schomburgkia doesn't have thorns. Also Laelia does not have fragrant flowers. Laelia has allergic reactions like conjunctivitis, Dermatitis and Skin rash and Schomburgkia 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 Schomburgkia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Laelia and Schomburgkia
Season and care of Laelia and Schomburgkia is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Schomburgkia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Schomburgkia season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Schomburgkia is Not Available while the PH of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Schomburgkia is Not Available.
Laelia and Schomburgkia Physical Information
Laelia and Schomburgkia physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Schomburgkia height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Laelia and Schomburgkia are as follows:
Care of Laelia and Schomburgkia
Care of Laelia and Schomburgkia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and Schomburgkia 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 Schomburgkia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.