Clamshell Orchid

Anise

About Clamshell Orchid and Anise

Clamshell Orchid

Anise

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Epiphyte

Flowering Plants, Spices

Origin

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

Mediterranean, Southwest Asia

Types

Star anise and more

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Swamps

Thickets, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-134-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

9-4

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 23, 24

H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm2.50 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.60 cm1.25 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

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

White

Flower Color Modifier

Multi-Color

Fruit Color

Gray Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long Linear

Lobed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Bright direct sunlight

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

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

Late Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Bright direct sunlight

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune regularly

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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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

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, pollinators

Butterflies

Allergy

Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bouquets, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cancer, Eye Problems

Asthma, constipation, Cough

Part of Plant Used

Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance, Used as a spice

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Edging, Feature Plant

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PROSTHECHEA cochleata

Pimpinella anisum

Common Name

Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid

Anise

In Hindi

Clamshell Orchid

सौंफ़ का पौध

In German

Clamshell Orchid

Anis

In French

Clamshell Orchid

Anis

In Spanish

Clamshell Orchid

Anís

In Greek

Encyclia Cochleata

γλυκάνισο

In Portuguese

Clamshell Orchid

anis

In Polish

Clamshell Orchid

Anyż

In Latin

Clamshell Orchid

Anethum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Orchidales

Apiales

Family

Orchidaceae

Apiaceae

Genus

Prosthechea

Pimpinella

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Epidendreae

Subfamily

Epidendroideae

Number of Species

501

1 27800

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Properties of Clamshell Orchid and Anise

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

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Season and Care of Clamshell Orchid and Anise

Season and care of Clamshell Orchid and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Clamshell Orchid and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clamshell Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Anise season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Clamshell Orchid is and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.

Clamshell Orchid and Anise Physical Information

Clamshell Orchid and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Clamshell Orchid and Anise are as follows:

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

Care of Clamshell Orchid and Anise

Care of Clamshell Orchid and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clamshell Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Clamshell Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.