Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Epiphyte
  
Epiphyte
  
Origin
Brazil
  
Mexico
  
Types
Not Available
  
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
  
Habitat
Rainforest
  
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
12-8
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Rose
  
White, Light Pink, Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
White
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear
  
Acicular
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Sand
  
Not Available
  
The pH of Soil
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison
  
Divison
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil
  
Needs watering once a week
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Not Available
  
Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Type
Sand
  
Well-aerated
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, 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
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
  
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Aphids, Mites
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Very little waste
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Other Uses
Not Available
  
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, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
AECHMEA fasciata
  
LAELIA anceps
  
Common Name
Aechmea , Bromeliad, Urn Plant, Vase Plant
  
Laelia, Orchid
  
In Hindi
urn plant
  
Laelia
  
In German
Urne Anlage
  
Laelia
  
In French
plante urn
  
Laelia
  
In Spanish
planta de urna
  
Laelia
  
In Greek
λάρνακα φυτό
  
Laelia
  
In Portuguese
planta de urna
  
Laelia
  
In Polish
urna roślin
  
Laelia
  
In Latin
urn herba
  
Laelia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Poales
  
Orchidales
  
Family
Bromeliaceae
  
Orchidaceae
  
Genus
Aechmea
  
Laelia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Epidendreae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Epidendroideae
  
Season and Care of Urn Plant and Laelia
Season and care of Urn Plant and Laelia is important to know. While considering everything about Urn Plant and Laelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Urn Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Laelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Urn Plant is Sand and for Laelia is Not Available while the PH of soil for Urn Plant is Not Available and for Laelia is Not Available.
Urn Plant and Laelia Physical Information
Urn Plant and Laelia physical information is very important for comparison. Urn Plant height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Urn Plant and Laelia are as follows:
Urn Plant flower color: Blue, Pink and Rose
Urn Plant leaf color: Gray Green, Dark Green and Silver
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Laelia leaf color: Green
Care of Urn Plant and Laelia
Care of Urn Plant and Laelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Urn Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches. In summer Urn Plant 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.