
Leopard Orchid
Also known as
African Ansellia, Monkey Sugarcane, Mopane Orchid and Tree Orchid
Taxonomy
Ansellia africana
Ansellia
Orchidaceae
Asparagales

How to care for Leopard Orchid
How often to water your Leopard Orchid

every 7
Leopard Orchid needs 0.5 cups of water every 7 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
7
Finding light for Leopard Orchid in your home

a window
Leopard Orchid may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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How to fertilize Leopard Orchid

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Leopard Orchid after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Leopard Orchid
Leopard Orchid
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 7 days

< 3ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
