Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, South America
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red
White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, pollinators
Allergy
Unknown
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cancer, Eye Problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Bromeliad
PROSTHECHEA cochleata
Common Name
Bromeliad
Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid
In Hindi
Bromeliad
Clamshell Orchid
In German
Bromeliad
Clamshell Orchid
In French
Bromeliad
Clamshell Orchid
In Spanish
Bromeliad
Clamshell Orchid
In Greek
Bromeliad
Encyclia Cochleata
In Portuguese
Bromeliad
Clamshell Orchid
In Polish
Bromeliad
Clamshell Orchid
In Latin
Bromeliad
Clamshell Orchid
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Orchidales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Aechmea
Prosthechea
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Bromeliad and Clamshell Orchid
Wondering what are the properties of Bromeliad and Clamshell Orchid? We provide you with everything About Bromeliad and Clamshell Orchid. Bromeliad has thorns and Clamshell Orchid doesn't have thorns. Also Bromeliad does not have fragrant flowers. Bromeliad has allergic reactions like Unknown and Clamshell Orchid has allergic reactions like Unknown. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bromeliad and Clamshell Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bromeliad and Clamshell Orchid
Season and care of Bromeliad and Clamshell Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Bromeliad and Clamshell Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bromeliad season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Clamshell Orchid season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bromeliad is Sand and for Clamshell Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Bromeliad and Clamshell Orchid Physical Information
Bromeliad and Clamshell Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm. The color specification of Bromeliad and Clamshell Orchid are as follows:
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
- Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of Bromeliad and Clamshell Orchid
Care of Bromeliad and Clamshell Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bromeliad pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Clamshell Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bromeliad 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.