Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Middle Africa
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Ansellia africana
Orchid
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions, tropical grasslands, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
12-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown, Sienna
White, Yellow, Gold, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Narrow
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, 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
-
Acidic, Neutral
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Diarrhea
Cough, Fever, Immunity, tuberculosis, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
-
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANSELLIA africana
DENDROBIUM farmeri
Common Name
African Ansellia, Leopard Orchid
Dendrobium, Farmer's Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
In Hindi
Ansellia
Dendrobium
In German
Ansellia
Dendrobium
In French
léopard orchidée
Dendrobium
In Spanish
orchidée léopard
dendrobium
In Greek
Ansellia
Dendrobium
In Portuguese
Ansellia
dendrobium
In Polish
Ansellia
Dendrobium
In Latin
Ansellia
dendrobium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Ansellia
Dendrobium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Podochileae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Leopard Orchid and Dendrobium
Season and care of Leopard Orchid and Dendrobium is important to know. While considering everything about Leopard Orchid and Dendrobium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leopard Orchid season is Spring and Summer and Dendrobium season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Leopard Orchid is and for Dendrobium is while the PH of soil for Leopard Orchid is and for Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral.
Leopard Orchid and Dendrobium Physical Information
Leopard Orchid and Dendrobium physical information is very important for comparison. Leopard Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Dendrobium height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Leopard Orchid and Dendrobium are as follows:
Leopard Orchid flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown and Sienna
Leopard Orchid leaf color: Green
Dendrobium flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Light Pink
- Dendrobium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Leopard Orchid and Dendrobium
Care of Leopard Orchid and Dendrobium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leopard Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dendrobium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Leopard Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dendrobium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.