Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico
Central America, South America
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Bush Beans, Pole Beans
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
-
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water evenly
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove lateral branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Very little waste
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Cancer, Diuretic, Homeopathy, Hypotensive, Miscellany
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Seedpod, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making brown dye, Used in biomass, Used in in reviving woollen fabrics
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Purple King'
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
String bean, Field bean, French bean
In Hindi
Laelia
String Bean
In French
Laelia
Haricot vert
In Spanish
Laelia
String Bean
In Greek
Laelia
Αμπελοφάσουλο
In Portuguese
Laelia
Feijão de corda
In Polish
Laelia
Fasolka szparagowa
In Latin
Laelia
Gloria Bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Epidendreae
Phaseoleae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Laelia and String Bean
Season and care of Laelia and String Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and String Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and String Bean season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is and for String Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Laelia is and for String Bean is Neutral, Alkaline.
Laelia and String Bean Physical Information
Laelia and String Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas String Bean height is 210.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Laelia and String Bean are as follows:
Care of Laelia and String Bean
Care of Laelia and String Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and String Bean 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 String Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.