Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
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Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
Swamps
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet, Dark Salmon
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
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Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
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
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, pollinators
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Eye Problems
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PROSTHECHEA cochleata
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
Clamshell Orchid
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Clamshell Orchid
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
Clamshell Orchid
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
Clamshell Orchid
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
Encyclia Cochleata
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
Clamshell Orchid
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Clamshell Orchid
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
Clamshell Orchid
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Sapindales
Family
Orchidaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
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Season and Care of Clamshell Orchid and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Clamshell Orchid and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Clamshell Orchid and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clamshell Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Clamshell Orchid is and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Clamshell Orchid and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Clamshell Orchid and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Clamshell Orchid and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Big leaf Maple
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clamshell Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves 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 Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.