Clamshell Orchid

Brahmi

About Clamshell Orchid and Brahmi

Clamshell Orchid

Brahmi

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Epiphyte

Herbs

Origin

Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America

Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India

Types

Herpestis monniera

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Swamps

Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-13-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.60 cm100.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet, Dark Salmon

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Multi-Color

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long Linear

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison

Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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, Requires very little pruning

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Grasshoppers

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, pollinators

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bouquets, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cancer, Eye Problems

Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders

Part of Plant Used

Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PROSTHECHEA cochleata

Bacopa monnieri

Common Name

Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid

brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort

In Hindi

Clamshell Orchid

ब्राह्मी

In German

Clamshell Orchid

Kleine Fettblatt

In French

Clamshell Orchid

Bacopa monnieri

In Spanish

Clamshell Orchid

bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé

In Greek

Encyclia Cochleata

Brahmi

In Portuguese

Clamshell Orchid

Brahmi

In Polish

Clamshell Orchid

brahmi

In Latin

Clamshell Orchid

Brahmi

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Orchidales

Scrophulariales

Family

Orchidaceae

Scrophulariaceae

Genus

Prosthechea

Bacopa

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Epidendreae

Subfamily

Epidendroideae

Number of Species

5060

1 27800

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Properties of Clamshell Orchid and Brahmi

Wondering what are the properties of Clamshell Orchid and Brahmi? We provide you with everything About Clamshell Orchid and Brahmi. Clamshell Orchid doesn't have thorns and Brahmi doesn't have thorns. Also Clamshell Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Clamshell Orchid has allergic reactions like and Brahmi has allergic reactions like . 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 Brahmi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Clamshell Orchid and Brahmi

Season and care of Clamshell Orchid and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Clamshell Orchid and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clamshell Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Brahmi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Clamshell Orchid is and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Clamshell Orchid and Brahmi Physical Information

Clamshell Orchid and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Clamshell Orchid and Brahmi are as follows:

Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Clamshell Orchid and Brahmi

Care of Clamshell Orchid and Brahmi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clamshell Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Clamshell Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brahmi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.