Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Lobed
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove lateral branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
Laelia
sweetshrub
In German
Laelia
sweetshrub
In French
Laelia
sweetshrub
In Spanish
Laelia
sweetshrub
In Greek
Laelia
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
Laelia
sweetshrub
In Polish
Laelia
sweetshrub
In Latin
Laelia
sweetshrub
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Laurales
Family
Orchidaceae
Calycanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Epidendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Laelia and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Laelia and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Sweetshrub season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Laelia and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Laelia and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Laelia and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Laelia leaf color: Green
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of Laelia and Sweetshrub
Care of Laelia and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.