Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Middle Africa
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions, tropical grasslands, Tropical regions
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown, Sienna
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
All year
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Rich
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Rich
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Birds
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Diarrhea
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Unknown
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANSELLIA africana
Citrus limetta
Common Name
African Ansellia, Leopard Orchid
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
Ansellia
मौसम्बी
In German
Ansellia
süße Limone
In French
léopard orchidée
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
orchidée léopard
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
Ansellia
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Ansellia
doce de limão
In Polish
Ansellia
słodkie limonki
In Latin
Ansellia
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Orchidaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Citroideae
Season and Care of Leopard Orchid and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Leopard Orchid and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Leopard Orchid and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leopard Orchid season is Spring and Summer and Sweet Lime season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Leopard Orchid and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Leopard Orchid and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Leopard Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Leopard Orchid and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Leopard Orchid flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown and Sienna
Leopard Orchid leaf color: Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Leopard Orchid and Sweet Lime
Care of Leopard Orchid and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leopard Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Leopard Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.