Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
North America, Northwestern United States
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Acer circinatum
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
Forests, gardens, Open Forest, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Early Spring
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove lateral branches
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Billbugs, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
-
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
-
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, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
ACER circinatum
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
Oregon Vine Maple, Vine Maple
In German
Laelia
Wein-Ahorn
In French
Laelia
Maple Vine
In Spanish
Laelia
arce vid
In Greek
Laelia
αμπέλου Maple
In Portuguese
Laelia
bordo de videira
In Polish
Laelia
Vine Maple
In Latin
Laelia
vitis Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Sapindales
Family
Orchidaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Laelia and Vine Maple
Season and care of Laelia and Vine Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Vine Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Vine Maple season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is and for Vine Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Laelia is and for Vine Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Laelia and Vine Maple Physical Information
Laelia and Vine Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Vine Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Laelia and Vine Maple are as follows:
Care of Laelia and Vine Maple
Care of Laelia and Vine Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and Vine Maple pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads. In summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Vine Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.