Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Middle Africa
Mexico
Types
Not available
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions, tropical grasslands, Tropical regions
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown, Sienna
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Dark Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Narrow
Acicular
Plant Season
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
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs watering once a week
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
Well-aerated
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 lateral branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Mites
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Diarrhea
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Unknown
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Botanical Name
ANSELLIA africana
LAELIA anceps
Common Name
African Ansellia, Leopard Orchid
Laelia, Orchid
In German
Ansellia
Laelia
In French
léopard orchidée
Laelia
In Spanish
orchidée léopard
Laelia
In Portuguese
Ansellia
Laelia
In Polish
Ansellia
Laelia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Orchidales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Leopard Orchid and Laelia
Season and care of Leopard Orchid and Laelia is important to know. While considering everything about Leopard Orchid and Laelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leopard Orchid season is Spring and Summer and Laelia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Laelia is Not Available while the PH of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Laelia is Not Available.
Leopard Orchid and Laelia Physical Information
Leopard Orchid and Laelia physical information is very important for comparison. Leopard Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Leopard Orchid and Laelia are as follows:
Leopard Orchid flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown and Sienna
Leopard Orchid leaf color: Green
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Laelia leaf color: Green
Care of Leopard Orchid and Laelia
Care of Leopard Orchid and Laelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leopard Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches. In summer Leopard Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.