Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Central Asia
Types
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Aceymac apple, Bailey Sweet apple, Dabinett apple, Nehou apple
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet, Dark Salmon
White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Fall, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Canker, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, pollinators
Birds
Allergy
-
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Eye Problems
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
PROSTHECHEA cochleata
Malus domestica
Common Name
Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid
Apple Tree
In Hindi
Clamshell Orchid
सेब का वृक्ष
In German
Clamshell Orchid
Apfelbaum
In French
Clamshell Orchid
Pommier
In Spanish
Clamshell Orchid
Manzano
In Greek
Encyclia Cochleata
μηλιά
In Portuguese
Clamshell Orchid
Macieira
In Polish
Clamshell Orchid
jabłoń
In Latin
Clamshell Orchid
Arbore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
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Season and Care of Clamshell Orchid and Apple Tree
Season and care of Clamshell Orchid and Apple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Clamshell Orchid and Apple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clamshell Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Apple Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Clamshell Orchid is and for Apple Tree is Loamy while the PH of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Apple Tree is Neutral.
Clamshell Orchid and Apple Tree Physical Information
Clamshell Orchid and Apple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm whereas Apple Tree height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Clamshell Orchid and Apple Tree are as follows:
Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Apple Tree flower color: White
- Apple Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Apple Tree
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Apple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clamshell Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Apple Tree pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Clamshell Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Apple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.