Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Mexico
Types
not available
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Gray
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Dark Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove lateral branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Mites
Allergy
Skin irritation
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Not Available
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
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
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
LAELIA anceps
Common Name
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
Laelia, Orchid
In Hindi
southernwood
Laelia
In German
Eberraute
Laelia
In French
aurone ou citronnelle
Laelia
In Spanish
Artemisia abrotanum
Laelia
In Greek
Artemisia abrotanum
Laelia
In Portuguese
Abrótano
Laelia
In Polish
Bylica boże drzewko
Laelia
In Latin
Southernwood
Laelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Orchidales
Family
Asteraceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Southernwood and Laelia
Season and care of Southernwood and Laelia is important to know. While considering everything about Southernwood and Laelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Laelia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southernwood is Loam and for Laelia is Not Available while the PH of soil for Southernwood is Neutral and for Laelia is Not Available.
Southernwood and Laelia Physical Information
Southernwood and Laelia physical information is very important for comparison. Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Southernwood and Laelia are as follows:
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Laelia leaf color: Green
Care of Southernwood and Laelia
Care of Southernwood and Laelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches. In summer Southernwood 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.