Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Bees, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Cancer, Eye Problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
PROSTHECHEA cochleata
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid
In Hindi
Abutilon
Clamshell Orchid
In German
Abutilon
Clamshell Orchid
In French
Abutilon
Clamshell Orchid
In Spanish
Abutilon
Clamshell Orchid
In Greek
Abutilon
Encyclia Cochleata
In Portuguese
Abutilon
Clamshell Orchid
In Polish
Abutilon
Clamshell Orchid
In Latin
Abutilon
Clamshell Orchid
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malvales
Orchidales
Family
Malvaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Abutilon
Prosthechea
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Malveae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Abutilon and Clamshell Orchid
Season and care of Abutilon and Clamshell Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Clamshell Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Clamshell Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Clamshell Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Abutilon and Clamshell Orchid Physical Information
Abutilon and Clamshell Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Clamshell Orchid are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
- Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of Abutilon and Clamshell Orchid
Care of Abutilon and Clamshell Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Clamshell Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Clamshell Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.