Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Annual
Origin
Africa, Middle Africa
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
Types
Not available
Hulled Barley, Hulless Barley, Barley Grits
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions, tropical grasslands, Tropical regions
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown, Sienna
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Brown, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Narrow
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Diarrhea
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Seeds
Other Uses
Unknown
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANSELLIA africana
HORDEUM vulgare
Common Name
African Ansellia, Leopard Orchid
Barley
In German
Ansellia
Gerste
In French
léopard orchidée
orge
In Spanish
orchidée léopard
cebada
In Greek
Ansellia
κριθάρι
In Portuguese
Ansellia
cevada
In Polish
Ansellia
jęczmień
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cyperales
Family
Orchidaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Triticeae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Leopard Orchid and Barley
Season and care of Leopard Orchid and Barley is important to know. While considering everything about Leopard Orchid and Barley Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leopard Orchid season is Spring and Summer and Barley season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Barley is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Barley is Not Available.
Leopard Orchid and Barley Physical Information
Leopard Orchid and Barley physical information is very important for comparison. Leopard Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Barley height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Leopard Orchid and Barley are as follows:
Leopard Orchid flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown and Sienna
Leopard Orchid leaf color: Green
Barley flower color: Not Available
- Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Leopard Orchid and Barley
Care of Leopard Orchid and Barley include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leopard Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Barley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Leopard Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.