Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants
Origin
Africa, Middle Africa
Central Europe, Polynesia, Southern Europe
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions, tropical grasslands, Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown, Sienna
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Purplish Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Narrow
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires a lot of watering, 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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly 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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bugs
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Diarrhea
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Unknown
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, 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
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANSELLIA africana
Rosa glauca
Common Name
African Ansellia, Leopard Orchid
redleaf rose, red-leaved rose
In Hindi
Ansellia
red leaved rose
In German
Ansellia
Rotblatt-Rose
In French
léopard orchidée
Rosa glauca
In Spanish
orchidée léopard
Rosa glauca
In Greek
Ansellia
Rosa glauca
In Portuguese
Ansellia
Róża czerwonawa
In Polish
Ansellia
Róża czerwonawa
In Latin
Ansellia
Rosa glauca
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Orchidaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Leopard Orchid and Redleaf Rose
Season and care of Leopard Orchid and Redleaf Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Leopard Orchid and Redleaf Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leopard Orchid season is Spring and Summer and Redleaf Rose season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Redleaf Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Redleaf Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Leopard Orchid and Redleaf Rose Physical Information
Leopard Orchid and Redleaf Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Leopard Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Redleaf Rose height is 100.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Leopard Orchid and Redleaf Rose are as follows:
Leopard Orchid flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown and Sienna
Leopard Orchid leaf color: Green
Redleaf Rose flower color: Pink
- Redleaf Rose leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Leopard Orchid and Redleaf Rose
Care of Leopard Orchid and Redleaf Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leopard Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Redleaf Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Leopard Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Redleaf Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.