Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Middle Africa
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions, tropical grasslands, Tropical regions
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown, Sienna
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
creamy white
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Narrow
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Diarrhea
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Twigs
Other Uses
Unknown
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Groundcover
Botanical Name
ANSELLIA africana
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
Common Name
African Ansellia, Leopard Orchid
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
In Hindi
Ansellia
desert broom
In German
Ansellia
Wüste Besen
In French
léopard orchidée
desert broom
In Spanish
orchidée léopard
escoba del desierto
In Greek
Ansellia
desert broom
In Portuguese
Ansellia
vassoura do deserto
In Polish
Ansellia
desert broom
In Latin
Ansellia
desert broom
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Orchidaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Astereae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Leopard Orchid and Desert Broom
Season and care of Leopard Orchid and Desert Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Leopard Orchid and Desert Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leopard Orchid season is Spring and Summer and Desert Broom season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Leopard Orchid and Desert Broom Physical Information
Leopard Orchid and Desert Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Leopard Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Leopard Orchid and Desert Broom are as follows:
Leopard Orchid flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown and Sienna
Leopard Orchid leaf color: Green
Desert Broom flower color: White
- Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Care of Leopard Orchid and Desert Broom
Care of Leopard Orchid and Desert Broom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leopard Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.