Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Annual
Origin
Africa, Middle Africa
Europe, Asia
Types
Not available
Admiral Pepper,Bell Pepper,Mohawk Pepper,Yolo Wonder Pepper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions, tropical grasslands, Tropical regions
Cropland, Oil fields, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown, Sienna
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Narrow
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Not Available
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves, Stem
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
CARDAMINE hirsuta
Common Name
African Ansellia, Leopard Orchid
Hairy Bittercress
In Hindi
Ansellia
बालों वाली Bittercress
In German
Ansellia
Hairy Bittercress
In French
léopard orchidée
Bittercress Poilu
In Spanish
orchidée léopard
Bittercress Peludo
In Greek
Ansellia
τριχωτές Bittercress
In Portuguese
Ansellia
Bittercress cabeludo
In Polish
Ansellia
włochaty Bittercress
In Latin
Ansellia
pilosus bittercress
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Brassicales
Family
Orchidaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Leopard Orchid and Hairy Bittercress
Wondering what are the properties of Leopard Orchid and Hairy Bittercress? We provide you with everything About Leopard Orchid and Hairy Bittercress. Leopard Orchid doesn't have thorns and Hairy Bittercress doesn't have thorns. Also Leopard Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Leopard Orchid has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Hairy Bittercress 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 Hairy Bittercress and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Leopard Orchid and Hairy Bittercress
Season and care of Leopard Orchid and Hairy Bittercress is important to know. While considering everything about Leopard Orchid and Hairy Bittercress Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leopard Orchid season is Spring and Summer and Hairy Bittercress season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Hairy Bittercress is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Hairy Bittercress is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Leopard Orchid and Hairy Bittercress Physical Information
Leopard Orchid and Hairy Bittercress physical information is very important for comparison. Leopard Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Hairy Bittercress height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Leopard Orchid and Hairy Bittercress are as follows:
Leopard Orchid flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown and Sienna
Leopard Orchid leaf color: Green
Hairy Bittercress flower color: White
- Hairy Bittercress leaf color: Green
Care of Leopard Orchid and Hairy Bittercress
Care of Leopard Orchid and Hairy Bittercress include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leopard Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hairy Bittercress pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Prune to control growth. In summer Leopard Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hairy Bittercress needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.