Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Acicular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove lateral branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Mites
Allergy
Skin irritation
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
LAELIA anceps
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Laelia, Orchid
In Hindi
Overdam घास
Laelia
In German
Overdam Grass
Laelia
In French
Overdam Herbe
Laelia
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
Laelia
In Greek
Overdam Grass
Laelia
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
Laelia
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
Laelia
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
Laelia
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Calamagrostis
Laelia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Laelia
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Laelia is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Laelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Laelia season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Laelia is Not Available while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Laelia is Not Available.
Overdam Grass and Laelia Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Laelia physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Laelia are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Laelia leaf color: Green
Care of Overdam Grass and Laelia
Care of Overdam Grass and Laelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches. In summer Overdam Grass 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.