Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mexico
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Cusick's camas, large camas
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
meadows, moist forests, Open Plains
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Pink, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Long slender
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Black Walnut Toxicity, Rabbit, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
chipping, Offsets, scooping, Twin scaling, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Medium
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove lateral branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, General garden fertilizer, Time release fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Black Walnut Toxicity, Rabbit, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
Insects
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Remove blemishes, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Very little waste
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Leucoderma, Urinary problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
Hyacinthus orientalis
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
Hyacinth, common hyacinth, garden hyacinth, dutch hyacinth
In German
Laelia
Hyazinthe
In French
Laelia
jacinthe
In Spanish
Laelia
jacinto
In Portuguese
Laelia
jacinto
In Latin
Laelia
et hyacinthinas,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Liliales
Family
Orchidaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Scilloideae
Season and Care of Laelia and Wild Hyacinth
Season and care of Laelia and Wild Hyacinth is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Wild Hyacinth Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Wild Hyacinth season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Wild Hyacinth is Loam while the PH of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Wild Hyacinth is Acidic, Neutral.
Laelia and Wild Hyacinth Physical Information
Laelia and Wild Hyacinth physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Wild Hyacinth height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Laelia and Wild Hyacinth are as follows:
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Laelia leaf color: Green
Wild Hyacinth flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Pink, Lavender and Violet
- Wild Hyacinth leaf color: Green
Care of Laelia and Wild Hyacinth
Care of Laelia and Wild Hyacinth include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and Wild Hyacinth 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 Wild Hyacinth needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.