Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Middle Africa
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Not available
Turtlehead, Leadwort, Aster
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions, tropical grasslands, Tropical regions
bottomlands, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown, Sienna
Brown, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Non Flowering Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Narrow
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, 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
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Found
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Rodents
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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Unknown
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANSELLIA africana
CHASMANTHIUM latifolium
Common Name
African Ansellia, Leopard Orchid
Indian Woodoats, Northern Sea Oats
In Hindi
Ansellia
Northern Sea Oats
In German
Ansellia
Northern Seehafer
In French
léopard orchidée
Northern Sea Oats
In Spanish
orchidée léopard
Avena del mar del Norte
In Greek
Ansellia
Βόρεια Θάλασσα Βρώμη
In Portuguese
Ansellia
Northern Sea Oats
In Polish
Ansellia
Północna część Morza Owies
In Latin
Ansellia
Avene mari septentrionali
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cyperales
Family
Orchidaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Chasmanthieae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Leopard Orchid and Northern Sea Oats
Season and care of Leopard Orchid and Northern Sea Oats is important to know. While considering everything about Leopard Orchid and Northern Sea Oats Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leopard Orchid season is Spring and Summer and Northern Sea Oats season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Northern Sea Oats is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Northern Sea Oats is Acidic, Neutral.
Leopard Orchid and Northern Sea Oats Physical Information
Leopard Orchid and Northern Sea Oats physical information is very important for comparison. Leopard Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Northern Sea Oats height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Leopard Orchid and Northern Sea Oats are as follows:
Leopard Orchid flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown and Sienna
Leopard Orchid leaf color: Green
Northern Sea Oats flower color: Brown and Green
- Northern Sea Oats leaf color: Light Green
Care of Leopard Orchid and Northern Sea Oats
Care of Leopard Orchid and Northern Sea Oats include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leopard Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Northern Sea Oats pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Leopard Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Northern Sea Oats needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.