Species Orchid, Leopard Orchid, African Ansellia
Anselliaafricana

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Ansellia (an-SELL-ee-uh)
Species: africana (af-ri-KAHN-uh)

Synonym:Ansellia confusa

Synonym:Ansellia congoensis

Synonym:Ansellia gigantea

Synonym:Ansellia humilis

Synonym:Ansellia nilotica

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth


Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Pale Green
Brown/Bronze

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Winter

Other details

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