Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southern Asia, India
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Swamps
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet, Dark Salmon
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, pollinators
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Eye Problems
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
PROSTHECHEA cochleata
CYNODON dactylon
Common Name
Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid
Bermuda Grass
In Hindi
Clamshell Orchid
बरमूडा घास
In German
Clamshell Orchid
Bermuda Gras
In French
Clamshell Orchid
l'herbe des Bermudes
In Spanish
Clamshell Orchid
Grama
In Greek
Encyclia Cochleata
Αγριάδα
In Portuguese
Clamshell Orchid
grama Bermuda
In Polish
Clamshell Orchid
Trawa Bermuda
In Latin
Clamshell Orchid
Bermuda Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Cyperales
Family
Orchidaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Prosthechea
Cynodon Rich
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Tribe
Epidendreae
Chlorideae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Clamshell Orchid and Bermuda Grass
Season and care of Clamshell Orchid and Bermuda Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Clamshell Orchid and Bermuda Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clamshell Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Not Available and for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Clamshell Orchid and Bermuda Grass Physical Information
Clamshell Orchid and Bermuda Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm whereas Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm. The color specification of Clamshell Orchid and Bermuda Grass are as follows:
Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Bermuda Grass flower color: Not Available
- Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Bermuda Grass
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Bermuda Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clamshell Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bermuda Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Clamshell Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.