Life Span
Annual
Annual and Biennials
Origin
Central America
Africa, Middle Africa
Types
Brassia allenii, Brassia caudata, Brassia cochleata
Not available
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions, tropical grasslands, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-14
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum, Sienna
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown, Sienna
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Occasional light liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Armored scales, Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Aphrodisiac, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSIA arcuigera
ANSELLIA africana
Common Name
Arching Brassia, Arching Spider Orchid, Orchid
African Ansellia, Leopard Orchid
In Hindi
Arching Brassia plant
Ansellia
In German
Arching Brassia Pflanze
Ansellia
In French
plante Arching Brassia
léopard orchidée
In Spanish
planta de arqueo Brassia
orchidée léopard
In Greek
φυτό κύρτωση Brassia
Ansellia
In Portuguese
planta arqueamento Brassia
Ansellia
In Polish
Wyginając Brassia roślin
Ansellia
In Latin
Curva Brassia herba
Ansellia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Cymbidieae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Arching Brassia and Leopard Orchid
Wondering what are the properties of Arching Brassia and Leopard Orchid? We provide you with everything About Arching Brassia and Leopard Orchid. Arching Brassia doesn't have thorns and Leopard Orchid doesn't have thorns. Also Arching Brassia does not have fragrant flowers. Arching Brassia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Leopard Orchid has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Arching Brassia and Leopard Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Arching Brassia and Leopard Orchid
Season and care of Arching Brassia and Leopard Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Arching Brassia and Leopard Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arching Brassia season is Summer and Fall and Leopard Orchid season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Arching Brassia is Not Available and for Leopard Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Arching Brassia is Not Available and for Leopard Orchid is Not Available.
Arching Brassia and Leopard Orchid Physical Information
Arching Brassia and Leopard Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Arching Brassia height is 50.80 cm and width 66.04 cm whereas Leopard Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Arching Brassia and Leopard Orchid are as follows:
Arching Brassia flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum and Sienna
Arching Brassia leaf color: Green
Leopard Orchid flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown and Sienna
- Leopard Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of Arching Brassia and Leopard Orchid
Care of Arching Brassia and Leopard Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arching Brassia pruning is done No pruning needed and Leopard Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Arching Brassia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Leopard Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.