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