Clamshell Orchid

Amur Maple

About Clamshell Orchid and Amur Maple

Clamshell Orchid

Amur Maple

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Epiphyte

Tree

Origin

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

Eastern Europe, Western Asia

Types

Number of Varieties

320

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Habitat

Swamps

disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-133-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

7-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 23, 24

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14

Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.60 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

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

Light Green, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Multi-Color

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Crimson

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long Linear

Lobed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

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

Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison

Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Keep Slightly Dry

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, pollinators

Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bouquets, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cancer, Eye Problems

Astringent

Part of Plant Used

Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PROSTHECHEA cochleata

Acer ginnala

Common Name

Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid

Amur Maple

In Hindi

Clamshell Orchid

अमुर मेपल

In German

Clamshell Orchid

Amur-Ahorn

In French

Clamshell Orchid

érable de l'Amour

In Spanish

Clamshell Orchid

arce de Amur

In Greek

Encyclia Cochleata

Amur Maple

In Portuguese

Clamshell Orchid

de bordo amur

In Polish

Clamshell Orchid

klon amur

In Latin

Clamshell Orchid

amur acernis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Orchidales

Sapindales

Family

Orchidaceae

Aceraceae

Genus

Prosthechea

Acer

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Epidendreae

Subfamily

Epidendroideae

Hippocastanoideae

Number of Species

50128

1 27800

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Properties of Clamshell Orchid and Amur Maple

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

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Season and Care of Clamshell Orchid and Amur Maple

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

Clamshell Orchid and Amur Maple Physical Information

Clamshell Orchid and Amur Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm whereas Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Clamshell Orchid and Amur Maple are as follows:

Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green

Care of Clamshell Orchid and Amur Maple

Care of Clamshell Orchid and Amur Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clamshell Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Clamshell Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry.