Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Biennials
Type
Tender Perennial
Epiphyte
Origin
Japan
Africa, Middle Africa
Types
not available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions, tropical grasslands, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-14
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Dark Red
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown, Sienna
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial 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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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 Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Armored scales, Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Bonsai, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Aphrodisiac, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALANTHE discolor
ANSELLIA africana
Common Name
Ground Orchid, Japanese Hardy Calanthe Orchid
African Ansellia, Leopard Orchid
In Hindi
Ground Orchid
Ansellia
In German
Ground Orchid
Ansellia
In French
Ground Orchid
léopard orchidée
In Spanish
Ground Orchid
orchidée léopard
In Greek
Ground Orchid
Ansellia
In Portuguese
Ground Orchid
Ansellia
In Polish
Ground Orchid
Ansellia
In Latin
Ground Orchid
Ansellia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Arethuseae
Cymbidieae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Ground Orchid and Leopard Orchid
Season and care of Ground Orchid and Leopard Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Ground Orchid and Leopard Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ground Orchid season is Spring and Summer and Leopard Orchid season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ground Orchid is Loam, Sand and for Leopard Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Ground Orchid is Acidic, Neutral and for Leopard Orchid is Not Available.
Ground Orchid and Leopard Orchid Physical Information
Ground Orchid and Leopard Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Ground Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Leopard Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Ground Orchid and Leopard Orchid are as follows:
Ground Orchid flower color: White and Dark Red
Ground Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Leopard Orchid flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown and Sienna
- Leopard Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of Ground Orchid and Leopard Orchid
Care of Ground Orchid and Leopard Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ground Orchid pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, 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 Ground Orchid 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.