Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Annual
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants
Origin
Africa, Middle Africa
Hybrid origin, North America
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions, tropical grasslands, Tropical regions
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown, Sienna
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Narrow
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Diarrhea
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Unknown
Food for animals, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANSELLIA africana
Phlox paniculata 'Sherbet Cocktail'
Common Name
African Ansellia, Leopard Orchid
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
In Hindi
Ansellia
Hybrid Phlox
In German
Ansellia
Hybrid Phlox
In French
léopard orchidée
Phlox Hybrid
In Spanish
orchidée léopard
Phlox híbrido
In Greek
Ansellia
υβριδικά Phlox
In Portuguese
Ansellia
Phlox híbrido
In Polish
Ansellia
Hybrydowy Phlox
In Latin
Ansellia
Hybrid Phlox
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ericales
Family
Orchidaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Leopard Orchid and Hybrid Phlox
Season and care of Leopard Orchid and Hybrid Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Leopard Orchid and Hybrid Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leopard Orchid season is Spring and Summer and Hybrid Phlox season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Hybrid Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral.
Leopard Orchid and Hybrid Phlox Physical Information
Leopard Orchid and Hybrid Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Leopard Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm. The color specification of Leopard Orchid and Hybrid Phlox are as follows:
Leopard Orchid flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown and Sienna
Leopard Orchid leaf color: Green
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Leopard Orchid and Hybrid Phlox
Care of Leopard Orchid and Hybrid Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leopard Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Leopard Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hybrid Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.