Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Annual
Origin
Africa, Middle Africa
Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Ansellia africana
Cathay Belle
Diana
Gold Baby
Gold Flower
Golden Midget
Golden Sunrise
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions, tropical grasslands, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown, Sienna
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Yellow, Light Yellow, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Aphids, Bacterial fruit blotch, Cabbage looper, Cucumber mosaic, Cutworms, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Diarrhea
Nutrients, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
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Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ANSELLIA africana
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Moon and Stars'
Common Name
African Ansellia, Leopard Orchid
Moon and Stars Watermelon, Watermelon
In German
Ansellia
Wassermelone
In French
léopard orchidée
Pastèque
In Spanish
orchidée léopard
sandía
In Greek
Ansellia
καρπούζι
In Portuguese
Ansellia
melancia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cucurbitales
Family
Orchidaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
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Season and Care of Leopard Orchid and Watermelon
Season and care of Leopard Orchid and Watermelon is important to know. While considering everything about Leopard Orchid and Watermelon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leopard Orchid season is Spring and Summer and Watermelon season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Leopard Orchid is and for Watermelon is Loam while the PH of soil for Leopard Orchid is and for Watermelon is Neutral.
Leopard Orchid and Watermelon Physical Information
Leopard Orchid and Watermelon physical information is very important for comparison. Leopard Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Watermelon height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Leopard Orchid and Watermelon are as follows:
Leopard Orchid flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown and Sienna
Leopard Orchid leaf color: Green
Watermelon flower color: Yellow
- Watermelon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Light Yellow
Care of Leopard Orchid and Watermelon
Care of Leopard Orchid and Watermelon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leopard Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Watermelon 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 Watermelon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.