Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
Rich Woods
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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Divison
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove lateral branches
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
Laelia
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Laelia
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
Laelia
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
Laelia
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
Laelia
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
Laelia
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
Laelia
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
Laelia
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Solanales
Family
Orchidaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Polemonioideae
Season and Care of Laelia and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Laelia and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Wild Blue Phlox season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Laelia and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Laelia and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Laelia and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Care of Laelia and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Laelia and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.