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Orchidaceae
Species Orchid, Leopard Orchid, African Ansellia
Anselliaafricana
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Family
Orchidaceae
(or-kid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Ansellia
(an-SELL-ee-uh)
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Species
africana
(af-ri-KAHN-uh)
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Synonym
Ansellia confusa
Ansellia congoensis
Ansellia gigantea
Ansellia humilis
Ansellia nilotica
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
Unknown - Tell us
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Pale Green
Brown/Bronze
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Unknown - Tell us
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Size
Unknown - Tell us
Other details
Unknown - Tell us
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Unknown - Tell us
Regional
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