Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
Africa, Middle Africa
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions, tropical grasslands, Tropical regions
Open grasslands, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 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, Yellow, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Narrow
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Snails
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Diarrhea
Antidiarrhoeal, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Unknown
Used as a vegetable, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANSELLIA africana
CURCUMA alismatifolia
Common Name
African Ansellia, Leopard Orchid
Hidden Ginger, Siam Tulip
In Hindi
Ansellia
Siam Tulip
In German
Ansellia
Siam Tulip
In French
léopard orchidée
Siam Tulip
In Spanish
orchidée léopard
Tulipán de Tailandia
In Greek
Ansellia
Siam Tulip
In Portuguese
Ansellia
Siam Tulip
In Polish
Ansellia
Siam Tulip
In Latin
Ansellia
Tulip Siam
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Zingiberales
Family
Orchidaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Zingibereae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Zingiberoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Leopard Orchid and Siam Tulip
Season and care of Leopard Orchid and Siam Tulip is important to know. While considering everything about Leopard Orchid and Siam Tulip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leopard Orchid season is Spring and Summer and Siam Tulip season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Siam Tulip is Loam while the PH of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Siam Tulip is Neutral.
Leopard Orchid and Siam Tulip Physical Information
Leopard Orchid and Siam Tulip physical information is very important for comparison. Leopard Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Siam Tulip height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Leopard Orchid and Siam Tulip are as follows:
Leopard Orchid flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown and Sienna
Leopard Orchid leaf color: Green
Siam Tulip flower color: White, Yellow, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Siam Tulip leaf color: Green, Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Leopard Orchid and Siam Tulip
Care of Leopard Orchid and Siam Tulip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leopard Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Siam Tulip 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 Siam Tulip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.