Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Africa, Middle Africa
Hybrid origin, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Not available
White lily, orange lily, Lily of the valley
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions, tropical grasslands, Tropical regions
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown, Sienna
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Narrow
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune in fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize only when soil is poor
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Lily Beetle
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Diarrhea
Burns, Diuretic, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Unknown
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANSELLIA africana
LILIUM
Common Name
African Ansellia, Leopard Orchid
Lily
In French
léopard orchidée
Lis
In Spanish
orchidée léopard
Lirio
In Portuguese
Ansellia
Lírio
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Orchidaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Leopard Orchid and Lily
Season and care of Leopard Orchid and Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Leopard Orchid and Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leopard Orchid season is Spring and Summer and Lily season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Leopard Orchid and Lily Physical Information
Leopard Orchid and Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Leopard Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Leopard Orchid and Lily are as follows:
Leopard Orchid flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown and Sienna
Leopard Orchid leaf color: Green
Lily flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy and Bronze
- Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Leopard Orchid and Lily
Care of Leopard Orchid and Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leopard Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall 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 Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.