Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Africa, Middle Africa
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Ansellia africana
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions, tropical grasslands, Tropical regions
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
4-8
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
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
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Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
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Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
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Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
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Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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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
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
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Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Diarrhea
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
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Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANSELLIA africana
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
African Ansellia, Leopard Orchid
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
Ansellia
pinkroot
In German
Ansellia
Spigelia
In French
léopard orchidée
Spigelia
In Spanish
orchidée léopard
Spigelia
In Greek
Ansellia
Spigelia
In Portuguese
Ansellia
Spigelia
In Polish
Ansellia
Spigelia
In Latin
Ansellia
Spigelia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Gentianales
Family
Orchidaceae
Loganiceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
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Season and Care of Leopard Orchid and Pinkroot
Season and care of Leopard Orchid and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Leopard Orchid and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leopard Orchid season is Spring and Summer and Pinkroot season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Leopard Orchid is and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leopard Orchid is and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Leopard Orchid and Pinkroot Physical Information
Leopard Orchid and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Leopard Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Leopard Orchid and Pinkroot are as follows:
Leopard Orchid flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown and Sienna
Leopard Orchid leaf color: Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Leopard Orchid and Pinkroot
Care of Leopard Orchid and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leopard Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.