Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Middle Africa
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions, tropical grasslands, Tropical regions
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
2-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown, Sienna
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Narrow
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Found
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Diarrhea
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Unknown
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANSELLIA africana
ANDROPOGON gerardii
Common Name
African Ansellia, Leopard Orchid
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
In Hindi
Ansellia
Big Bluestem grass
In German
Ansellia
Große Bartgras
In French
léopard orchidée
Barbon de Gérard herbe
In Spanish
orchidée léopard
hierba andropogon grande
In Greek
Ansellia
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Ansellia
Vetiver grande grama
In Polish
Ansellia
Big Bluestem trawa
In Latin
Ansellia
Big bluestem herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Lillosida
Order
Asparagales
Poaceae
Family
Orchidaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Ansellia
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Leopard Orchid and Big Bluestem
Season and care of Leopard Orchid and Big Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Leopard Orchid and Big Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leopard Orchid season is Spring and Summer and Big Bluestem season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline.
Leopard Orchid and Big Bluestem Physical Information
Leopard Orchid and Big Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Leopard Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm. The color specification of Leopard Orchid and Big Bluestem are as follows:
Leopard Orchid flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown and Sienna
Leopard Orchid leaf color: Green
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
- Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Care of Leopard Orchid and Big Bluestem
Care of Leopard Orchid and Big Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leopard Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Big Bluestem pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Leopard Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.