Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Biennials
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Epiphyte
Origin
South Africa
Africa, Middle Africa
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions, tropical grasslands, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-14
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown, Sienna
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
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
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
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
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Aphrodisiac, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CLIVIA miniata
ANSELLIA africana
Common Name
Clivia
African Ansellia, Leopard Orchid
In German
Clivia
Ansellia
In French
Clivia
léopard orchidée
In Spanish
Clivia
orchidée léopard
In Portuguese
Clivia
Ansellia
In Polish
Clivia
Ansellia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Cymbidieae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Clivia and Leopard Orchid
Wondering what are the properties of Clivia and Leopard Orchid? We provide you with everything About Clivia and Leopard Orchid. Clivia doesn't have thorns and Leopard Orchid doesn't have thorns. Also Clivia does not have fragrant flowers. Clivia has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems and Itchiness and Leopard Orchid has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems and Itchiness. 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 Clivia and Leopard Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Clivia and Leopard Orchid
Season and care of Clivia and Leopard Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Clivia and Leopard Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clivia season is Spring and Winter and Leopard Orchid season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Clivia is Loam, Sand and for Leopard Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral and for Leopard Orchid is Not Available.
Clivia and Leopard Orchid Physical Information
Clivia and Leopard Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Leopard Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Clivia and Leopard Orchid are as follows:
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Leopard Orchid flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown and Sienna
- Leopard Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of Clivia and Leopard Orchid
Care of Clivia and Leopard Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clivia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Leopard Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Clivia 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.
