Leopard Orchid

Epidendrum

About Leopard Orchid and Epidendrum

Leopard Orchid

Epidendrum

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Annual and Biennials

Perennial

1.2 Type

Epiphyte

1.3 Origin

Africa, Middle Africa

Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil

1.4 Types

Not available

Diothonea, Auliza

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

NANA

0 40000

1.5 Habitat

Subtropical climates, subtropical regions, tropical grasslands, Tropical regions

Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1411-15

0 99

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

12-8

12-9

1.8 Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2

1.9 Habit

Clump-Forming

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

60.00 cm15.20 cm

0.54 3900

2.1.2 Minimum Width

90.00 cm20.30 cm

0.1 6350

2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown, Sienna

White, Light Green, Ivory

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Yellow Brown

Non Fruiting Plant

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green, Dark Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Dark Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Dark Green

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green

Green, Dark Green

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Narrow

Linear

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Slow

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Not Available

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Not Available

Acidic, Neutral

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Not Available

Cold climate, Humidity

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

4.2 How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Divison, Stem Planting

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

Ample Water

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

Ample Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Not Available

Acidic, Neutral

4.5.2 Soil Type

Not Available

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

4.7 Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

4.8 Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Armored scales, Mealy bugs, Spider mites

Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought

Cold climate, Humidity

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Showy

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

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5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

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5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

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5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

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5.4 Showy Foliage

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5.5 Showy Bark

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5.6 Foliage Texture

Coarse

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Matte

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Not Available

Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites

5.12 Allergy

contact allergic dermatitis

Asthma

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose

Beautification, Showy Purposes

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Not Available

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Aphrodisiac, Diarrhea

No Medicinal Use

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves, Stem

Flowers

6.2.3 Other Uses

Unknown

Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

ANSELLIA africana

EPIDENDRUM ciliare

7.2 Common Name

African Ansellia, Leopard Orchid

Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid

7.2.1 In Hindi

Ansellia

Epidendrum

7.2.2 In German

Ansellia

Epidendrum

7.2.3 In French

léopard orchidée

Epidendrum

7.2.4 In Spanish

orchidée léopard

Epidendrum

7.2.5 In Greek

Ansellia

Epidendrum

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Ansellia

Epidendrum

7.2.7 In Polish

Ansellia

Epidendrum

7.2.8 In Latin

Ansellia

Epidendrum

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Tracheophyta

8.3 Class

Liliopsida

Not Available

8.4 Order

Asparagales

8.5 Family

Orchidaceae

8.6 Genus

Ansellia

Coilostylis

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

8.8 Tribe

Cymbidieae

Epidendreae

8.9 Subfamily

Epidendroideae

8.10 Number of Species

11500

1 27800

Properties of Leopard Orchid and Epidendrum

Wondering what are the properties of Leopard Orchid and Epidendrum? We provide you with everything About Leopard Orchid and Epidendrum. Leopard Orchid doesn't have thorns and Epidendrum doesn't have thorns. Also Leopard Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Leopard Orchid has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Epidendrum has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Leopard Orchid and Epidendrum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Leopard Orchid and Epidendrum

Season and care of Leopard Orchid and Epidendrum is important to know. While considering everything about Leopard Orchid and Epidendrum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leopard Orchid season is Spring and Summer and Epidendrum season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Epidendrum is Not Available while the PH of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral.

Leopard Orchid and Epidendrum Physical Information

Leopard Orchid and Epidendrum physical information is very important for comparison. Leopard Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Leopard Orchid and Epidendrum are as follows:

Leopard Orchid flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown and Sienna
Leopard Orchid leaf color: Green
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green

Care of Leopard Orchid and Epidendrum

Care of Leopard Orchid and Epidendrum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leopard Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Leopard Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.