Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Epiphyte
  
Tree
  
Origin
Mexico
  
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
  
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
  
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
  
Riverbanks, Stream side
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
  
9-4
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
  
Yellow, Red, Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
  
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Light Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Gold
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Acicular
  
Irregular
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Not Available
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Not Available
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
  
Early Spring, Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
  
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Well-aerated
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove lateral branches
  
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
  
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
  
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
  
Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Improve hair condition
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Very little waste
  
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
  
Tonic, tuberculosis
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
  
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
  
ACER macrophyllum
  
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
  
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
  
In Hindi
Laelia
  
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
  
In German
Laelia
  
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
  
In French
Laelia
  
Grande feuille Érable
  
In Spanish
Laelia
  
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
  
In Greek
Laelia
  
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
  
In Portuguese
Laelia
  
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
  
In Polish
Laelia
  
Duży liść klonowy
  
In Latin
Laelia
  
Big Maple folia ligni
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Orchidales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Orchidaceae
  
Aceraceae
  
Genus
Laelia
  
Acer
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Epidendreae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
  
Not Available