Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Mexico
Types
-
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Chartreuse
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Tan
Dark Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
-
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, Do Not 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips
Remove lateral branches
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Mites
Allergy
Mild Allergen
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
-
Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
LAELIA anceps
Common Name
Silver Maple
Laelia, Orchid
In Hindi
Silver Maple
Laelia
In German
Silver Maple
Laelia
In French
érable argenté
Laelia
In Spanish
arce plateado
Laelia
In Greek
Silver Maple
Laelia
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
Laelia
In Polish
Silver Maple
Laelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Orchidales
Family
Aceraceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Acereae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Silver Maple and Laelia
Season and care of Silver Maple and Laelia is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Laelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Laelia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Laelia is while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Laelia is .
Silver Maple and Laelia Physical Information
Silver Maple and Laelia physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Laelia are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Laelia leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Maple and Laelia
Care of Silver Maple and Laelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches. In summer Silver Maple 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.