Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Middle Africa
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not available
Phalaenopsis
Dendrobium
Cattelya
Cymbidium
Epidendrum
Oncidium
Miltonia
Vanda
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions, tropical grasslands, Tropical regions
gardens, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
12-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown, Sienna
Fuchsia, Violet, Plum, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Not Available
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
Leaf Shape
Narrow
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
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 water frequently, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Not Available
Not Available
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Diarrhea
Cancer, Eye Problems
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Unknown
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANSELLIA africana
AERIDES quinquevulnera
Common Name
African Ansellia, Leopard Orchid
Aerides, Orchid
In German
Ansellia
Orchidee
In French
léopard orchidée
Orchidée
In Spanish
orchidée léopard
Orquídea
In Greek
Ansellia
Ορχιδέα
In Portuguese
Ansellia
Orquídea
In Polish
Ansellia
Orchidea
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Leopard Orchid and Orchid
Season and care of Leopard Orchid and Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Leopard Orchid and Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leopard Orchid season is Spring and Summer and Orchid season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Orchid is Not Available.
Leopard Orchid and Orchid Physical Information
Leopard Orchid and Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Leopard Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Orchid height is 35.50 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Leopard Orchid and Orchid are as follows:
Leopard Orchid flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown and Sienna
Leopard Orchid leaf color: Green
Orchid flower color: Fuchsia, Violet, Plum and Ivory
- Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of Leopard Orchid and Orchid
Care of Leopard Orchid and Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leopard Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Orchid pruning is done 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 Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.