Candlenut

Clamshell Orchid

About Candlenut and Clamshell Orchid

Candlenut

Clamshell Orchid

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Epiphyte

Origin

Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia

Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America

Types

Number of Varieties

-3

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Swamps

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-1210-13

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

Sunset Zone

H2, 23, 24

H1, H2, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,370.00 cm30.50 cm

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Minimum Width

1,520.00 cm25.60 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet, Dark Salmon

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Multi-Color

Fruit Color

Light Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Gray

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green, Gray

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Long Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Bees, pollinators

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bouquets, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache

Cancer, Eye Problems

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Seeds

Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ALEURITES moluccanus

PROSTHECHEA cochleata

Common Name

Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui

Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid

In Hindi

candlenut पेड़

Clamshell Orchid

In German

Candlenut Baum

Clamshell Orchid

In French

arbre Candlenut

Clamshell Orchid

In Spanish

árbol candlenut

Clamshell Orchid

In Greek

candlenut δέντρο

Encyclia Cochleata

In Portuguese

candlenut árvore

Clamshell Orchid

In Polish

Tung Molukański drzewo

Clamshell Orchid

In Latin

Candlenut ligno

Clamshell Orchid

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Spermatophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Dicotyledonae

Liliopsida

Order

Malpighiales

Orchidales

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Orchidaceae

Genus

Aleurites

Prosthechea

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Aleuritideae

Epidendreae

Subfamily

Crotonoideae

Epidendroideae

Number of Species

60050

1 27800

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Properties of Candlenut and Clamshell Orchid

Wondering what are the properties of Candlenut and Clamshell Orchid? We provide you with everything About Candlenut and Clamshell Orchid. Candlenut doesn't have thorns and Clamshell Orchid doesn't have thorns. Also Candlenut does not have fragrant flowers. Candlenut has allergic reactions like and Clamshell Orchid has allergic reactions like . 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 Candlenut and Clamshell Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Candlenut and Clamshell Orchid

Season and care of Candlenut and Clamshell Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Clamshell Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Clamshell Orchid season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Clamshell Orchid is while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.

Candlenut and Clamshell Orchid Physical Information

Candlenut and Clamshell Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Clamshell Orchid are as follows:

Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green

Care of Candlenut and Clamshell Orchid

Care of Candlenut and Clamshell Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Clamshell Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candlenut 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.