Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Middle Africa
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Not available
Red chokeberry, Purple chokeberry
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions, tropical grasslands, Tropical regions
Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown, Sienna
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Purplish-black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Narrow
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Diarrhea
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cold
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Unknown
Pectin
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANSELLIA africana
ARONIA melanocarpa
Common Name
African Ansellia, Leopard Orchid
Black Chokeberry
In Hindi
Ansellia
Black Chokeberry Shrub
In German
Ansellia
Schwarz Aronia Strauch
In French
léopard orchidée
Noir Chokeberry Arbuste
In Spanish
orchidée léopard
Chokeberry negro Arbusto
In Greek
Ansellia
Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων
In Portuguese
Ansellia
Chokeberry preto Arbusto
In Polish
Ansellia
Krzew aronii
In Latin
Ansellia
Lichen Frutex
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Orchidaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Leopard Orchid and Black Chokeberry
Season and care of Leopard Orchid and Black Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Leopard Orchid and Black Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leopard Orchid season is Spring and Summer and Black Chokeberry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Black Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Black Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Leopard Orchid and Black Chokeberry Physical Information
Leopard Orchid and Black Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Leopard Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Black Chokeberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Leopard Orchid and Black Chokeberry are as follows:
Leopard Orchid flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown and Sienna
Leopard Orchid leaf color: Green
Black Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
- Black Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Leopard Orchid and Black Chokeberry
Care of Leopard Orchid and Black Chokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leopard Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution. In summer Leopard Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.