Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Swamps
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet, Dark Salmon
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, pollinators
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Eye Problems
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
PROSTHECHEA cochleata
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid
Artichoke
In Hindi
Clamshell Orchid
Artichoke
In German
Clamshell Orchid
Artischocke
In French
Clamshell Orchid
Artichaut
In Spanish
Clamshell Orchid
Alcachofa
In Greek
Encyclia Cochleata
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
Clamshell Orchid
Alcachofra
In Polish
Clamshell Orchid
Karczoch
In Latin
Clamshell Orchid
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Orchidales
Asterales
Family
Orchidaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Epidendreae
Cynareae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Clamshell Orchid and Artichoke
Wondering what are the properties of Clamshell Orchid and Artichoke? We provide you with everything About Clamshell Orchid and Artichoke. Clamshell Orchid doesn't have thorns and Artichoke doesn't have thorns. Also Clamshell Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Clamshell Orchid has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Artichoke has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Artichoke and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Clamshell Orchid and Artichoke
Season and care of Clamshell Orchid and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Clamshell Orchid and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clamshell Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Not Available and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Clamshell Orchid and Artichoke Physical Information
Clamshell Orchid and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Clamshell Orchid and Artichoke are as follows:
Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Artichoke
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clamshell Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Clamshell Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.