Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Types
-
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Habitat
Swamps
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 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
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
-
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
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, pollinators
Bees, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Eye Problems
Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PROSTHECHEA cochleata
ACER nigrum
Common Name
Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid
Black Maple
In Hindi
Clamshell Orchid
Black Maple Tree
In German
Clamshell Orchid
Schwarz Ahorn
In French
Clamshell Orchid
Noir Érable
In Spanish
Clamshell Orchid
Negro del árbol de arce
In Greek
Encyclia Cochleata
Μαύρο Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Clamshell Orchid
Árvore de bordo preto
In Polish
Clamshell Orchid
Czarny klon
In Latin
Clamshell Orchid
White Acer ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Sapindales
Family
Orchidaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Epidendreae
Areceae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Clamshell Orchid and Black Maple
Season and care of Clamshell Orchid and Black Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Clamshell Orchid and Black Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clamshell Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Clamshell Orchid is and for Black Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Clamshell Orchid and Black Maple Physical Information
Clamshell Orchid and Black Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm whereas Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Clamshell Orchid and Black Maple are as follows:
Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Black Maple
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Black Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clamshell Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Clamshell Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.