African Ansellia (Ansellia Africana) is a perennial epiphytic orchid in the Orchidaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 10-12. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.
Ansellia africana is the largest epiphytic orchid native to subtropical southern Africa, known for its distinctive spotted flowers.
African Ansellia
Ansellia Africana
Ansellia africana is the largest epiphytic orchid native to subtropical southern Africa, known for its distinctive spotted flowers.
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