Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Epiphyte
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mexico
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Habitat
Temperate Regions
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
no pruning required
Remove lateral branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Aphids, Mites
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Part of Plant Used
Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
LAELIA anceps
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Laelia, Orchid
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Laelia
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Laelia
In French
Colchique d'automne
Laelia
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Laelia
In Greek
meadow saffron
Laelia
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Laelia
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Laelia
In Latin
autumnale
Laelia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Orchidales
Family
Liliaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Laelia
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Laelia? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Laelia. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Laelia doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Laelia has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals. 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 Meadow Saffron and Laelia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Laelia
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Laelia is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Laelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Laelia season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Laelia is Not Available while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Laelia is Not Available.
Meadow Saffron and Laelia Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Laelia physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Laelia are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Laelia leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Laelia
Care of Meadow Saffron and Laelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches. In summer Meadow Saffron 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.