Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
Cropland, Farms, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Linear
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
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
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Sets
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove lateral branches
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Very little waste
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
Garden Onion, White Onion
In Spanish
Laelia
Cebolla
In Portuguese
Laelia
Cebola
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Allieae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Allioideae
Season and Care of Laelia and White Onion
Season and care of Laelia and White Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and White Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and White Onion season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for White Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for White Onion is Neutral.
Laelia and White Onion Physical Information
Laelia and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Laelia and White Onion are as follows:
Care of Laelia and White Onion
Care of Laelia and White Onion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering. In summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
