Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Annual
Origin
Africa, Middle Africa
Australia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions, tropical grasslands, Tropical regions
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Moist Soils, Moist woods, Roadsides, Sandy areas, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown, Sienna
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Narrow
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
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
Average Water Needs
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Asthma, Eye irritation, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Diarrhea
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Bark, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Unknown
Application in Furniture, Constructing Boats, Used in Furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ANSELLIA africana
ACACIA melanoxylon
Common Name
African Ansellia, Leopard Orchid
Australian Blackwood, Blackwood
In Hindi
Ansellia
काली लकड़ी
In German
Ansellia
Schwarzes Holz
In French
léopard orchidée
Bois noir
In Spanish
orchidée léopard
Blackwood
In Greek
Ansellia
Μαυρο ξυλο
In Portuguese
Ansellia
Madeira preta
In Polish
Ansellia
Czarne drewno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fabales
Family
Orchidaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Acacieae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Leopard Orchid and Blackwood
Season and care of Leopard Orchid and Blackwood is important to know. While considering everything about Leopard Orchid and Blackwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leopard Orchid season is Spring and Summer and Blackwood season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Blackwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Blackwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Leopard Orchid and Blackwood Physical Information
Leopard Orchid and Blackwood physical information is very important for comparison. Leopard Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Blackwood height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Leopard Orchid and Blackwood are as follows:
Leopard Orchid flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown and Sienna
Leopard Orchid leaf color: Green
Blackwood flower color: Light Yellow
- Blackwood leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Leopard Orchid and Blackwood
Care of Leopard Orchid and Blackwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leopard Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blackwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Leopard Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blackwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.