Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Biennials
Type
Flowering Plants
Epiphyte
Origin
South-Central United States
Africa, Middle Africa
Types
Penstemon digitalis, Penstemon barbatus, Penstemon heterophyllus
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions, tropical grasslands, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-14
Sunset Zone
No Available
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown, Sienna
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Narrow
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Armored scales, Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
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, Leaves
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON cobaea
ANSELLIA africana
Common Name
Beardtongue
African Ansellia, Leopard Orchid
In Hindi
Beardtongue
Ansellia
In German
Bartfaden
Ansellia
In French
beardtongue
léopard orchidée
In Spanish
beardtongue
orchidée léopard
In Greek
Beardtongue
Ansellia
In Portuguese
Beardtongue
Ansellia
In Polish
Beardtongue
Ansellia
In Latin
ursus lingua
Ansellia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Cymbidieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Properties of Beardtongue and Leopard Orchid
Wondering what are the properties of Beardtongue and Leopard Orchid? We provide you with everything About Beardtongue and Leopard Orchid. Beardtongue doesn't have thorns and Leopard Orchid doesn't have thorns. Also Beardtongue does not have fragrant flowers. Beardtongue 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 Beardtongue and Leopard Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Beardtongue and Leopard Orchid
Season and care of Beardtongue and Leopard Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Beardtongue and Leopard Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beardtongue season is Not Available and Leopard Orchid season is Not Available. The type of soil for Beardtongue is Loam and for Leopard Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Beardtongue is Neutral, Alkaline and for Leopard Orchid is Not Available.
Beardtongue and Leopard Orchid Physical Information
Beardtongue and Leopard Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Beardtongue height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Leopard Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Beardtongue and Leopard Orchid are as follows:
Beardtongue flower color: White and Purple
Beardtongue leaf color: Green
Leopard Orchid flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown and Sienna
- Leopard Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of Beardtongue and Leopard Orchid
Care of Beardtongue and Leopard Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Beardtongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Leopard Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Beardtongue 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.