Sasanqua

Laelia

About Sasanqua and Laelia

Sasanqua

Laelia

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Epiphyte

Origin

Japan

Mexico

Types

Laelia candida, Laelia discolor

Number of Varieties

1525

0 40000

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands

shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-99-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-8

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

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Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm45.70 cm

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm45.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Gold

White, Light Pink, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Black, Brown

Dark Blue

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Acicular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings

Divison

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

Needs watering once a week

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Loam

Well-aerated

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Remove lateral branches

Fertilizers

8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil

Pests and Diseases

Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot

Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Aphids, Mites

Allergy

conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Very little waste

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective

Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties

Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CAMELLIA sasanqua

LAELIA anceps

Common Name

Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia

Laelia, Orchid

In Hindi

sasanqua

Laelia

In German

sasanqua

Laelia

In French

sasanqua

Laelia

In Spanish

sasanqua

Laelia

In Greek

sasanqua

Laelia

In Portuguese

Sasankya

Laelia

In Polish

Sasankya

Laelia

In Latin

Sasankya

Laelia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Theales

Orchidales

Family

Theaceae

Orchidaceae

Genus

Camellia

Laelia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Epidendreae

Subfamily

Epidendroideae

Number of Species

25025

1 27800

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Properties of Sasanqua and Laelia

Wondering what are the properties of Sasanqua and Laelia? We provide you with everything About Sasanqua and Laelia. Sasanqua doesn't have thorns and Laelia doesn't have thorns. Also Sasanqua does not have fragrant flowers. Sasanqua has allergic reactions like and Laelia has allergic reactions like . 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 Sasanqua and Laelia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Sasanqua and Laelia

Season and care of Sasanqua and Laelia is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Laelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Laelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Laelia is while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Laelia is .

Sasanqua and Laelia Physical Information

Sasanqua and Laelia physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Laelia are as follows:

Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Laelia leaf color: Green

Care of Sasanqua and Laelia

Care of Sasanqua and Laelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches. In summer Sasanqua 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.