Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mexico
Types
not available
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Light Green
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Acicular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Consistently
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
Remove lateral branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Black Spot, Scale
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Mites
Allergy
Not Available
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Unknown
Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LYCASTE cochleata
LAELIA anceps
Common Name
Lycaste Orchid, Shell-shaped Anther Lycaste
Laelia, Orchid
In Hindi
Lycaste Orchid
Laelia
In German
Lycaste Orchidee
Laelia
In French
Lycaste orchidée
Laelia
In Spanish
Lycaste orquídea
Laelia
In Greek
Lycaste ορχιδέα
Laelia
In Portuguese
Lycaste orquídea
Laelia
In Polish
Lycaste orchidea
Laelia
In Latin
braemii orchid
Laelia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Orchidales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Maxillarieae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Properties of Lycaste Orchid and Laelia
Wondering what are the properties of Lycaste Orchid and Laelia? We provide you with everything About Lycaste Orchid and Laelia. Lycaste Orchid doesn't have thorns and Laelia doesn't have thorns. Also Lycaste Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Lycaste Orchid has allergic reactions like Not Available and Laelia has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Lycaste Orchid and Laelia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lycaste Orchid and Laelia
Season and care of Lycaste Orchid and Laelia is important to know. While considering everything about Lycaste Orchid and Laelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lycaste Orchid season is Summer and Fall and Laelia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Laelia is Not Available while the PH of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Laelia is Not Available.
Lycaste Orchid and Laelia Physical Information
Lycaste Orchid and Laelia physical information is very important for comparison. Lycaste Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Lycaste Orchid and Laelia are as follows:
Lycaste Orchid flower color: Orange, Yellow green, Gold and Light Green
Lycaste Orchid leaf color: Not Available
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Laelia leaf color: Green
Care of Lycaste Orchid and Laelia
Care of Lycaste Orchid and Laelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lycaste Orchid pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches. In summer Lycaste Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.