Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Mexico
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
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
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Fall, Fall
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Mites
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
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
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
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 Portuguese
Hortênsia
Laelia
In Polish
Hortensja
Laelia
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
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.
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:
Pink Quill flower color: Purple and Plum
Pink Quill leaf color: Gray Green, Dark Green and Silver
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Laelia leaf color: Green
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.