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About Pink Quill and Laelia


About Laelia and Pink Quill


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Epiphyte   
Epiphyte   

Origin
South America   
Mexico   

Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle   
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor   

Number of Varieties
100   
99+
25   
99+

Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods   
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates   

USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12   
9-11   

AHS Heat Zone
12*10   
12-8   

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24   
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Rosette/Stemless   
Clump-Forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
25.40 cm   
45.70 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
33.00 cm   
45.70 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Purple, Plum   
White, Light Pink, Lavender   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Dark Blue   

Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green, Silver   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green, Silver   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green, Silver   
Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Silver   
Green, Gray Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oblovate   
Acicular   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Slow   
Slow   

Type of Soil
Not Available   
Not Available   

The pH of Soil
Not Available   
Not Available   

Soil Drainage
Not Available   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Fall, Fall   
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground   
Container, Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting   
Divison   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Low   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Not Available   
Needs watering once a week   

In Summer
Average Water   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Not Available   
Slightly Acidic   

Soil Type
Not Available   
Well-aerated   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
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
Not Available   
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
Yes   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Hummingbirds   
Aphids, Mites   

Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting   
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Not Available   
Beautification, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
No Beauty Benefits   

Edible Uses
Not Available   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Very little waste   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems   
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root   
Not Available   

Other Uses
Not Available   
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
Not Available   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Tropical   
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
TILLANDSIA cyanea   
LAELIA anceps   

Common Name
Linden's Air Plant, Pink Quill   
Laelia, Orchid   

In Hindi
Hydrangea   
Laelia   

In German
Hortensie   
Laelia   

In French
Hortensia   
Laelia   

In Spanish
Hortensia   
Laelia   

In Greek
υδραγεία   
Laelia   

In Portuguese
Hortênsia   
Laelia   

In Polish
Hortensja   
Laelia   

In Latin
Hibiscus   
Laelia   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Not Available   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Not Available   
Liliopsida   

Order
Not Available   
Orchidales   

Family
Bromeliaceae   
Orchidaceae   

Genus
Not Available   
Laelia   

Clade
Not Available   
Angiosperms, Monocots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Epidendreae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Epidendroideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
25   
99+

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Properties of Pink Quill and Laelia

Wondering what are the properties of Pink Quill and Laelia? We provide you with everything About Pink Quill and Laelia. Pink Quill doesn't have thorns and Laelia doesn't have thorns. Also Pink Quill does not have fragrant flowers. Pink Quill has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Laelia has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Pink Quill and Laelia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pink Quill and Laelia

Season and care of Pink Quill and Laelia is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Quill and Laelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Quill season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Laelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Quill is Not Available and for Laelia is Not Available while the PH of soil for Pink Quill is Not Available and for Laelia is Not Available.

Pink Quill and Laelia Physical Information

Pink Quill and Laelia physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Quill height is 25.40 cm and width 33.00 cm whereas Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Pink Quill and Laelia are as follows:

Care of Pink Quill and Laelia

Care of Pink Quill and Laelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Quill pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches. In summer Pink Quill needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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