Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
Africa, Middle Africa
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan
Types
Not available
Cymbidium madidum, Cymbidium suave
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions, tropical grasslands, Tropical regions
Open Forest, Rainforest, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown, Sienna
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Not Available
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
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Bulbs, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs watering once a week
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
Sand
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
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cut Flowers, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Diarrhea
Cancer, Eye Problems
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Unknown
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANSELLIA africana
CYMBIDIUM
Common Name
African Ansellia, Leopard Orchid
Cymbidium Orchid, Sword-leaf Cymbidium, boat orchid
In German
Ansellia
Cymbidium Orchid
In French
léopard orchidée
Cymbidium Orchid
In Spanish
orchidée léopard
Cymbidium Orchid
In Portuguese
Ansellia
Cymbidium Orchid
In Polish
Ansellia
Cymbidium Orchid
In Latin
Ansellia
Cymbidium Orchid
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Orchidales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Cymbidieae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Leopard Orchid and Cymbidium Orchid
Season and care of Leopard Orchid and Cymbidium Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Leopard Orchid and Cymbidium Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leopard Orchid season is Spring and Summer and Cymbidium Orchid season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Cymbidium Orchid is Sand while the PH of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Cymbidium Orchid is Acidic, Neutral.
Leopard Orchid and Cymbidium Orchid Physical Information
Leopard Orchid and Cymbidium Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Leopard Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cymbidium Orchid height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Leopard Orchid and Cymbidium Orchid are as follows:
Leopard Orchid flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown and Sienna
Leopard Orchid leaf color: Green
Cymbidium Orchid flower color: Not Available
- Cymbidium Orchid leaf color: Not Available
Care of Leopard Orchid and Cymbidium Orchid
Care of Leopard Orchid and Cymbidium Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leopard Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cymbidium 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 Cymbidium Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.