Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Biennials
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Africa, Middle Africa
Types
Reinikie, Dade, Pike, Suebelle and Golden
Climate
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical Highlands
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions, tropical grasslands, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown, Sienna
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Light Green
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Vegetative
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs more water during establishment, Water during dry weather
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
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
drowsiness
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-carcinogenic effects, Colon Cancer
Aphrodisiac, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CASIMIROA edulis
ANSELLIA africana
Common Name
White Sapote
African Ansellia, Leopard Orchid
In Hindi
White Sapote
Ansellia
In German
White Sapote
Ansellia
In French
Sapote blanche
léopard orchidée
In Spanish
White Sapote
orchidée léopard
In Greek
White Sapote
Ansellia
In Portuguese
White Sapote
Ansellia
In Polish
White Sapote
Ansellia
In Latin
White Sapote
Ansellia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asparagales
Family
Rutaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Cymbidieae
Subfamily
Not Applicable
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of White Sapote and Leopard Orchid
Season and care of White Sapote and Leopard Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about White Sapote and Leopard Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Sapote season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Leopard Orchid season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Sapote is Loam, Sand and for Leopard Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for White Sapote is Acidic, Neutral and for Leopard Orchid is Not Available.
White Sapote and Leopard Orchid Physical Information
White Sapote and Leopard Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. White Sapote height is 610.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Leopard Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of White Sapote and Leopard Orchid are as follows:
White Sapote flower color: Light Green and Ivory
White Sapote leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Leopard Orchid flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown and Sienna
- Leopard Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of White Sapote and Leopard Orchid
Care of White Sapote and Leopard Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Sapote 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 White Sapote 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.