Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Biennials
Origin
Brazil
Africa, Middle Africa
Types
Not Available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rainforest
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions, tropical grasslands, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Rose
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown, Sienna
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Armored scales, Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Aphrodisiac, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
AECHMEA fasciata
ANSELLIA africana
Common Name
Aechmea , Bromeliad, Urn Plant, Vase Plant
African Ansellia, Leopard Orchid
In Hindi
urn plant
Ansellia
In German
Urne Anlage
Ansellia
In French
plante urn
léopard orchidée
In Spanish
planta de urna
orchidée léopard
In Greek
λάρνακα φυτό
Ansellia
In Portuguese
planta de urna
Ansellia
In Polish
urna roślin
Ansellia
In Latin
urn herba
Ansellia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Cymbidieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Urn Plant and Leopard Orchid
Season and care of Urn Plant and Leopard Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Urn Plant and Leopard Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Urn Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Leopard Orchid season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Urn Plant is Sand and for Leopard Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Urn Plant is Not Available and for Leopard Orchid is Not Available.
Urn Plant and Leopard Orchid Physical Information
Urn Plant and Leopard Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Urn Plant height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Leopard Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Urn Plant and Leopard Orchid are as follows:
Urn Plant flower color: Blue, Pink and Rose
Urn Plant leaf color: Gray Green, Dark Green and Silver
Leopard Orchid flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown and Sienna
- Leopard Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of Urn Plant and Leopard Orchid
Care of Urn Plant and Leopard Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Urn Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Leopard Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Urn Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Leopard Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.