Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Middle Africa
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions, tropical grasslands, Tropical regions
Open Forest, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
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
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
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, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
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
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Itchiness, Runny nose, Swelling, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Diarrhea
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, High cholestrol, Immunity, Improve heart health
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Unknown
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
ANSELLIA africana
PRUNUS insititia 'Blue Violet Damson'
Common Name
African Ansellia, Leopard Orchid
Blue Violet Damson Plum, Damson
In German
Ansellia
Zwetschgen
In French
léopard orchidée
prune de Damas
In Spanish
orchidée léopard
ciruela ciruela
In Greek
Ansellia
κορόμηλο δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
Ansellia
damson ameixa
In Polish
Ansellia
mirabelki
In Latin
Ansellia
damson plum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Orchidaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Leopard Orchid and Damson
Season and care of Leopard Orchid and Damson is important to know. While considering everything about Leopard Orchid and Damson Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leopard Orchid season is Spring and Summer and Damson season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Damson is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Damson is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Leopard Orchid and Damson Physical Information
Leopard Orchid and Damson physical information is very important for comparison. Leopard Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Damson height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Leopard Orchid and Damson are as follows:
Leopard Orchid flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown and Sienna
Leopard Orchid leaf color: Green
Damson flower color: Not Available
- Damson leaf color: Not Available
Care of Leopard Orchid and Damson
Care of Leopard Orchid and Damson include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leopard Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Damson 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 Damson needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.