Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Northern Africa
Types
Not Available
Hyacinthoides flahaultiana, Hyacinthoides mauritanica, Hyacinthoides reverchonii
Habitat
Swamps
Parks, wastelands, Waysides, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
4-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet, Dark Salmon
White, Blue, Pink, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs, 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
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
High amounts of nutrients, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, pollinators
Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Eye Problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PROSTHECHEA cochleata
HYACINTHOIDES hispanica
Common Name
Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid
Spanish Bluebell
In Hindi
Clamshell Orchid
Bluebell plant
In German
Clamshell Orchid
Endymion Pflanze
In French
Clamshell Orchid
plante Bluebell
In Spanish
Clamshell Orchid
planta Bluebell
In Greek
Encyclia Cochleata
φυτό Bluebell
In Portuguese
Clamshell Orchid
planta Bluebell
In Polish
Clamshell Orchid
Bluebell roślin
In Latin
Clamshell Orchid
Bluebell herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Liliales
Family
Orchidaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Prosthechea
Hyacinthoides
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Hyacintheae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Scilloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Clamshell Orchid and Bluebell
Season and care of Clamshell Orchid and Bluebell is important to know. While considering everything about Clamshell Orchid and Bluebell Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clamshell Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bluebell season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Not Available and for Bluebell is Loam while the PH of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Bluebell is Acidic, Neutral.
Clamshell Orchid and Bluebell Physical Information
Clamshell Orchid and Bluebell physical information is very important for comparison. Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm whereas Bluebell height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Clamshell Orchid and Bluebell are as follows:
Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Bluebell flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Blue Violet
- Bluebell leaf color: Green
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Bluebell
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Bluebell include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clamshell Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bluebell pruning is done Pinch Tips, 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 Bluebell needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.