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Leopard Orchid
Splendid Hibiscus
About Splendid Hibiscus and Leopard Orchid


What is
Life Span
Annual and Biennials   
Annual and Perennial   
Type
Epiphyte   
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree   
Origin
Africa, Middle Africa   
Eastern Australia   
Types
Not available   
Not Available   
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions, tropical grasslands, Tropical regions   
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments   
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14   
9-15   
AHS Heat Zone
12-8   
Not Available   
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
21,22   
Habit
Clump-Forming   
Oval or Rounded   
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
60.00 cm   
99+
600.00 cm   
99+
Minimum Width
90.00 cm   
99+
7.00 cm   
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown, Sienna   
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink   
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown   
Not Available   
Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Green, Light Green, Not Available   
Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Green, Not Available   
Leaf Color in Fall
Green   
Green, Light Green, Not Available   
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green   
Light Green   
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Narrow   
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes   
Thorns
No   
No   
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Growth Rate
Slow   
Medium   
Type of Soil
Not Available   
Loam   
The pH of Soil
Not Available   
Neutral   
Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate   
Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   
Tolerances
Not Available   
Drought, Variety of soil types   
Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Ground, Pot   
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings   
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction   
Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water   
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry   
In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   
In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   
In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Not Available   
Neutral   
Soil Type
Not Available   
Loam   
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   
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads   
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms   
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Mealy bugs, Spider mites   
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies   
Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought, Variety of soil types   
Facts
Flowers
Showy   
Showy   
Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No   
No   
Edible Fruit
No   
No   
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   
Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   
Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   
Showy Foliage
No   
No   
Showy Bark
No   
No   
Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Medium   
Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   
Evergreen
No   
No   
Invasive
No   
No   
Self-Sowing
No   
No   
Attracts
Not Available   
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds   
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis   
no allergic reactions   
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing   
Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth   
Edible Uses
No   
No   
Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Diarrhea   
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C   
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves, Stem   
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves   
Other Uses
Unknown   
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant   
Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical   
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
ANSELLIA africana   
Hibiscus splendens   
Common Name
African Ansellia, Leopard Orchid   
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood   
In Hindi
Ansellia   
Splendid Hibiscus   
In German
Ansellia   
Splendid Hibiscus   
In French
léopard orchidée   
Splendid Hibiscus   
In Spanish
orchidée léopard   
Hibiscus Splendid   
In Greek
Ansellia   
Splendid Hibiscus   
In Portuguese
Ansellia   
Hibiscus Splendid   
In Polish
Ansellia   
Splendid hibiskusa   
In Latin
Ansellia   
egregiam Hibiscus   
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   
Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Magnoliophyta   
Class
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   
Order
Asparagales   
Malvales   
Family
Orchidaceae   
Malvaceae   
Genus
Ansellia   
Hibiscus   
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Tribe
Cymbidieae   
Hibisceae   
Subfamily
Epidendroideae   
Malvoideae   
Number of Species
1   
99+
Not Available   
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Properties of Leopard Orchid and Splendid Hibiscus

Wondering what are the properties of Leopard Orchid and Splendid Hibiscus? We provide you with everything About Leopard Orchid and Splendid Hibiscus. Leopard Orchid doesn't have thorns and Splendid Hibiscus doesn't have thorns. Also Leopard Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Leopard Orchid has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Splendid Hibiscus has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Leopard Orchid and Splendid Hibiscus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Leopard Orchid and Splendid Hibiscus

Season and care of Leopard Orchid and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Leopard Orchid and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leopard Orchid season is Spring and Summer and Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.

Leopard Orchid and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information

Leopard Orchid and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Leopard Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Leopard Orchid and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:

Care of Leopard Orchid and Splendid Hibiscus

Care of Leopard Orchid and Splendid Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leopard Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Splendid Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Leopard Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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