Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
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Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Shape
Acicular
Star Shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
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Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Early Spring
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove lateral branches
Prune back the growing tips
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
Birds
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Very little waste
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
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Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
ACER saccharinum
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
Silver Maple
In Hindi
Laelia
Silver Maple
In German
Laelia
Silver Maple
In French
Laelia
érable argenté
In Spanish
Laelia
arce plateado
In Greek
Laelia
Silver Maple
In Portuguese
Laelia
plátano de prata
In Polish
Laelia
Silver Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Sapindales
Family
Orchidaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Epidendreae
Acereae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Laelia and Silver Maple
Wondering what are the properties of Laelia and Silver Maple? We provide you with everything About Laelia and Silver Maple. Laelia doesn't have thorns and Silver Maple doesn't have thorns. Also Laelia does not have fragrant flowers. Laelia has allergic reactions like conjunctivitis, Dermatitis and Skin rash and Silver Maple 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 Silver Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Laelia and Silver Maple
Season and care of Laelia and Silver Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Silver Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Silver Maple season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is and for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Laelia is and for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Laelia and Silver Maple Physical Information
Laelia and Silver Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Laelia and Silver Maple are as follows:
Care of Laelia and Silver Maple
Care of Laelia and Silver Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips. In summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.