Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Middle Africa
Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Not available
Bethlehem Orchid, Christmas Orchid, Darwin's Orchid
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions, tropical grasslands, Tropical regions
Canopy, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
12-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown, Sienna
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Brown, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Narrow
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Water three times weekly in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Diarrhea
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Unknown
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANSELLIA africana
ANGRAECUM eburneum
Common Name
African Ansellia, Leopard Orchid
Angraecum Orchid, Comet Orchid
In Hindi
Ansellia
Comet Orchid
In German
Ansellia
Angraecum sesquipedale
In French
léopard orchidée
Angraecum sesquipedale
In Spanish
orchidée léopard
Angraecum sesquipedale
In Greek
Ansellia
Comet Orchid
In Portuguese
Ansellia
Angraecum sesquipedale
In Polish
Ansellia
Comet Orchid
In Latin
Ansellia
Comet Orchid
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Leopard Orchid and Comet Orchid
Season and care of Leopard Orchid and Comet Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Leopard Orchid and Comet Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leopard Orchid season is Spring and Summer and Comet Orchid season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Comet Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Comet Orchid is Not Available.
Leopard Orchid and Comet Orchid Physical Information
Leopard Orchid and Comet Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Leopard Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Comet Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Leopard Orchid and Comet Orchid are as follows:
Leopard Orchid flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown and Sienna
Leopard Orchid leaf color: Green
Comet Orchid flower color: White and Light Green
- Comet Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Leopard Orchid and Comet Orchid
Care of Leopard Orchid and Comet Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leopard Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Comet Orchid 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 Comet Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.