Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Africa, Middle Africa
Australia, South America
Types
Not available
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions, tropical grasslands, Tropical regions
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown, Sienna
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Narrow
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Early Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
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
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Unknown
Not Available
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
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
African Ansellia, Leopard Orchid
Elderberry
In Hindi
Ansellia
Elderberry
In German
Ansellia
Holunderbeere
In French
léopard orchidée
Sureau
In Spanish
orchidée léopard
Saúco
In Greek
Ansellia
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Ansellia
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Ansellia
Bez czarny
In Latin
Ansellia
Elderberry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Dipsacales
Family
Orchidaceae
Adoxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Leopard Orchid and Elderberry
Season and care of Leopard Orchid and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Leopard Orchid and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leopard Orchid season is Spring and Summer and Elderberry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Leopard Orchid and Elderberry Physical Information
Leopard Orchid and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Leopard Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Leopard Orchid and Elderberry are as follows:
Leopard Orchid flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown and Sienna
Leopard Orchid leaf color: Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Leopard Orchid and Elderberry
Care of Leopard Orchid and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leopard Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elderberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally and Remove deadheads. In summer Leopard Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.