Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Annual
Origin
Africa, Middle Africa
Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions, tropical grasslands, Tropical regions
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown, Sienna
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green, Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Narrow
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
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
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Beetles
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Cold, Irritate the mucus membrane, Sinuses
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
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Unknown
Cosmetics, Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ANSELLIA africana
ALLIUM cepa( Aggregatum Group)
Common Name
African Ansellia, Leopard Orchid
Scallion, Shallot
In Hindi
Ansellia
Shallot
In German
Ansellia
Schalotte
In French
léopard orchidée
échalote
In Spanish
orchidée léopard
chalote
In Greek
Ansellia
είδος κρεμμυδιού
In Portuguese
Ansellia
Sallot
In Polish
Ansellia
Sallot
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Leopard Orchid and Shallot
Season and care of Leopard Orchid and Shallot is important to know. While considering everything about Leopard Orchid and Shallot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leopard Orchid season is Spring and Summer and Shallot season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Shallot is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Shallot is Neutral.
Leopard Orchid and Shallot Physical Information
Leopard Orchid and Shallot physical information is very important for comparison. Leopard Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Shallot height is 30.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Leopard Orchid and Shallot are as follows:
Leopard Orchid flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown and Sienna
Leopard Orchid leaf color: Green
Shallot flower color: White
- Shallot leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Leopard Orchid and Shallot
Care of Leopard Orchid and Shallot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leopard Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Shallot 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 Shallot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.