Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Middle Africa
California
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions, tropical grasslands, Tropical regions
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown, Sienna
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Narrow
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Diarrhea
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Unknown
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANSELLIA africana
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
African Ansellia, Leopard Orchid
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
Ansellia
Matilija Poppy
In German
Ansellia
Matilija Poppy
In French
léopard orchidée
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
orchidée léopard
Matilija amapola
In Greek
Ansellia
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Ansellia
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Ansellia
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
Ansellia
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Papaverales
Family
Orchidaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Papaveroideae
Properties of Leopard Orchid and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Leopard Orchid and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Leopard Orchid and Matilija Poppy. Leopard Orchid doesn't have thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Leopard Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Leopard Orchid has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Matilija Poppy 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 Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Leopard Orchid and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Leopard Orchid and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Leopard Orchid and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leopard Orchid season is Spring and Summer and Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Leopard Orchid and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Leopard Orchid and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Leopard Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Leopard Orchid and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Leopard Orchid flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown and Sienna
Leopard Orchid leaf color: Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Leopard Orchid and Matilija Poppy
Care of Leopard Orchid and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leopard Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Leopard Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.