Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Middle Africa
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Not available
Diothonea, Auliza
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions, tropical grasslands, Tropical regions
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown, Sienna
White, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light 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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Not Available
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Diarrhea
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Unknown
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ANSELLIA africana
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
Common Name
African Ansellia, Leopard Orchid
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
In Hindi
Ansellia
Epidendrum
In German
Ansellia
Epidendrum
In French
léopard orchidée
Epidendrum
In Spanish
orchidée léopard
Epidendrum
In Greek
Ansellia
Epidendrum
In Portuguese
Ansellia
Epidendrum
In Polish
Ansellia
Epidendrum
In Latin
Ansellia
Epidendrum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Ansellia
Coilostylis
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
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.