Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Middle Africa
China
Types
Not available
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions, tropical grasslands, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
10 - 7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 9, 10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown, Sienna
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Narrow
Oblovate
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, 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, Over-head watering, 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
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Flies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Diarrhea
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Unknown
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
ANSELLIA africana
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
Common Name
African Ansellia, Leopard Orchid
Centipede Grass
In Hindi
Ansellia
Hydrangea
In German
Ansellia
Hortensie
In French
léopard orchidée
Hortensia
In Spanish
orchidée léopard
Hortensia
In Greek
Ansellia
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Ansellia
Hortênsia
In Polish
Ansellia
Hortensja
In Latin
Ansellia
Hibiscus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
GLUMIFLORAE
Family
Orchidaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Ansellia
Ophiuroides
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Sorghum
Season and Care of Leopard Orchid and Centipede Grass
Season and care of Leopard Orchid and Centipede Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Leopard Orchid and Centipede Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leopard Orchid season is Spring and Summer and Centipede Grass season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Leopard Orchid and Centipede Grass Physical Information
Leopard Orchid and Centipede Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Leopard Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm. The color specification of Leopard Orchid and Centipede Grass are as follows:
Leopard Orchid flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown and Sienna
Leopard Orchid leaf color: Green
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Leopard Orchid and Centipede Grass
Care of Leopard Orchid and Centipede Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leopard Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Leopard Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Centipede Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.