Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Africa, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
Grassland, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
12 - 8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Burgundy, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
Light Pink, Tan, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Grass like
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Needs less 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove lateral branches
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Disease free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
Not Available
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
MELINIS nerviglumis
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
Ruby Grass, Zizka
In Portuguese
Laelia
Zizka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Paniceae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Panicoideae
Properties of Laelia and Zizka
Wondering what are the properties of Laelia and Zizka? We provide you with everything About Laelia and Zizka. Laelia doesn't have thorns and Zizka doesn't have thorns. Also Laelia does not have fragrant flowers. Laelia has allergic reactions like conjunctivitis, Dermatitis and Skin rash and Zizka has allergic reactions like conjunctivitis, Dermatitis and Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Laelia and Zizka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Laelia and Zizka
Season and care of Laelia and Zizka is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Zizka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Zizka season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Zizka is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Zizka is Acidic, Neutral.
Laelia and Zizka Physical Information
Laelia and Zizka physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Zizka height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Laelia and Zizka are as follows:
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Laelia leaf color: Green
Zizka flower color: Burgundy, Pink and Rose
- Zizka leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Laelia and Zizka
Care of Laelia and Zizka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and Zizka pruning is done No need to prune, 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 Zizka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.