Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Mexico
Types
S. undulata , Laelias
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Dark Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water
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
Not Available
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
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
Myrmecophila
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Mites
Allergy
Unknown
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Unknown
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SCHOMBURGKIA undulata
LAELIA anceps
Common Name
Orchid, Schomburgkia
Laelia, Orchid
In Hindi
schomburgkia
Laelia
In German
schomburgkia
Laelia
In French
schomburgkia
Laelia
In Spanish
schomburgkia
Laelia
In Greek
schomburgkia
Laelia
In Portuguese
schomburgkia
Laelia
In Polish
schomburgkia
Laelia
In Latin
schomburgkia
Laelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Orchidales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Schomburgkia
Laelia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Properties of Schomburgkia and Laelia
Wondering what are the properties of Schomburgkia and Laelia? We provide you with everything About Schomburgkia and Laelia. Schomburgkia doesn't have thorns and Laelia doesn't have thorns. Also Schomburgkia does not have fragrant flowers. Schomburgkia has allergic reactions like Unknown and Laelia has allergic reactions like Unknown. 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 Schomburgkia and Laelia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schomburgkia and Laelia
Season and care of Schomburgkia and Laelia is important to know. While considering everything about Schomburgkia and Laelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schomburgkia season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Laelia season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schomburgkia is Not Available and for Laelia is Not Available while the PH of soil for Schomburgkia is Not Available and for Laelia is Not Available.
Schomburgkia and Laelia Physical Information
Schomburgkia and Laelia physical information is very important for comparison. Schomburgkia height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Schomburgkia and Laelia are as follows:
Schomburgkia flower color: Not Available
Schomburgkia leaf color: Not Available
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Laelia leaf color: Green
Care of Schomburgkia and Laelia
Care of Schomburgkia and Laelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schomburgkia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches. In summer Schomburgkia 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.