Citron

Clamshell Orchid

About Citron and Clamshell Orchid

Citron

Clamshell Orchid

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Fruit

Epiphyte

Origin

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

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

Types

etrog

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Swamps

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1110-13

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm30.50 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm25.60 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple

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

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Multi-Color

Fruit Color

Yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate elongated

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

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate

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

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less 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

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, 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

Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch

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

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Bees, pollinators

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Bouquets, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries

Cancer, Eye Problems

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CITRUS medica

PROSTHECHEA cochleata

Common Name

Citron

Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid

In Hindi

नीबू

Clamshell Orchid

In German

Zitrone

Clamshell Orchid

In French

Citron

Clamshell Orchid

In Spanish

Cidra

Clamshell Orchid

In Greek

Κίτρο

Encyclia Cochleata

In Portuguese

cidra

Clamshell Orchid

In Polish

Cytryna

Clamshell Orchid

In Latin

Chron

Clamshell Orchid

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Orchidales

Family

Rutaceae

Orchidaceae

Genus

Citrus

Prosthechea

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Citreae

Epidendreae

Subfamily

Aurantioideae

Epidendroideae

Number of Species

750

1 27800

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Properties of Citron and Clamshell Orchid

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

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Season and Care of Citron and Clamshell Orchid

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

Citron and Clamshell Orchid Physical Information

Citron and Clamshell Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm. The color specification of Citron and Clamshell Orchid are as follows:

Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: 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 Citron and Clamshell Orchid

Care of Citron and Clamshell Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citron 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 Citron 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.