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Leopard Orchid
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Christmas Star Orchid
About Christmas Star Orchid and Leopard Orchid


What is
Life Span
Annual and Biennials   
Perennial   
Type
Epiphyte   
Epiphyte   
Origin
Africa, Middle Africa   
South America   
Types
Not available   
A. s. var. angustifolium,A. s. var. sesquipedale   
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions, tropical grasslands, Tropical regions   
Coastal Regions, Lowland   
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14   
10-15   
AHS Heat Zone
12-8   
12-9   
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24   
Habit
Clump-Forming   
Clump-Forming   
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
60.00 cm   
99+
30.50 cm   
99+
Minimum Width
90.00 cm   
99+
35.60 cm   
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown, Sienna   
White, Yellow, Fuchsia, Lavender   
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Multi-Color   
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown   
Not Available   
Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Green, Light Green   
Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Green, Light Green   
Leaf Color in Fall
Green   
Green, Light Green   
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green   
Green, Light Green, Gray Green   
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Narrow   
Bi-lobed   
Thorns
No   
No   
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer   
Fall, Winter   
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Growth Rate
Slow   
Slow   
Type of Soil
Not Available   
Not Available   
The pH of Soil
Not Available   
Not Available   
Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter   
Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   
Tolerances
Not Available   
Not Available   
Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Container, Ground, Pot   
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings   
Seedlings   
Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water   
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering   
In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   
In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   
In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Not Available   
Not Available   
Soil Type
Not Available   
Not Available   
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Remove wet foliage   
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Mealy bugs, Spider mites   
Beetles, Root rot, Slugs, Snails   
Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Not Available   
Facts
Flowers
Showy   
Showy   
Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No   
No   
Edible Fruit
No   
No   
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes   
Yes   
Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   
Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   
Showy Foliage
No   
No   
Showy Bark
No   
No   
Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Coarse   
Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   
Evergreen
No   
No   
Invasive
No   
No   
Self-Sowing
No   
No   
Attracts
Not Available   
Butterflies, Flying insects, Not Available, pollinators   
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis   
Not Available   
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.   
Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   
Edible Uses
No   
No   
Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Diarrhea   
Not Available   
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves, Stem   
Flowers, Seeds   
Other Uses
Unknown   
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant   
Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical   
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
ANSELLIA africana   
Angraecum sesquipedale   
Common Name
African Ansellia, Leopard Orchid   
Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraecums   
In Hindi
Ansellia   
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड   
In German
Ansellia   
Weihnachtsstern Orchidee   
In French
léopard orchidée   
Noël orchidée étoiles   
In Spanish
orchidée léopard   
Orquídea estrella de Navidad   
In Greek
Ansellia   
Χριστούγεννα ορχιδέα αστέρων   
In Portuguese
Ansellia   
Orquídea estrela do Natal   
In Polish
Ansellia   
Gwiazda Betlejemska storczyków   
In Latin
Ansellia   
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड   
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   
Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Tracheophyta   
Class
Liliopsida   
Equisetopsida   
Order
Asparagales   
Asparagales   
Family
Orchidaceae   
Orchidaceae   
Genus
Ansellia   
Angraecum   
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Monocots   
Tribe
Cymbidieae   
Vandeae   
Subfamily
Epidendroideae   
Epidendroideae   
Number of Species
1   
99+
220   
99+
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Properties of Leopard Orchid and Christmas Star Orchid

Wondering what are the properties of Leopard Orchid and Christmas Star Orchid? We provide you with everything About Leopard Orchid and Christmas Star Orchid. Leopard Orchid doesn't have thorns and Christmas Star Orchid doesn't have thorns. Also Leopard Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Leopard Orchid has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Christmas Star Orchid has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Leopard Orchid and Christmas Star Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Leopard Orchid and Christmas Star Orchid

Season and care of Leopard Orchid and Christmas Star Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Leopard Orchid and Christmas Star Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leopard Orchid season is Spring and Summer and Christmas Star Orchid season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available.

Leopard Orchid and Christmas Star Orchid Physical Information

Leopard Orchid and Christmas Star Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Leopard Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Christmas Star Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Leopard Orchid and Christmas Star Orchid are as follows:

Care of Leopard Orchid and Christmas Star Orchid

Care of Leopard Orchid and Christmas Star Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leopard Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Christmas Star Orchid pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs and Remove wet foliage. In summer Leopard Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Christmas Star Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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