Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
South Africa, Swaziland
Types
Not Available
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
Number of Varieties
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet, Dark Salmon
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets
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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
PROSTHECHEA cochleata
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
Common Name
Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid
Calla Lily
In Hindi
Clamshell Orchid
Calla Lily
In German
Clamshell Orchid
Calla-Lilien-
In French
Clamshell Orchid
Lys calla
In Spanish
Clamshell Orchid
Cala
In Greek
Encyclia Cochleata
Calla κρίνος
In Portuguese
Clamshell Orchid
Calla
In Polish
Clamshell Orchid
Calla Lily
In Latin
Clamshell Orchid
Calla Lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Alismatales
Family
Orchidaceae
Araceae
Genus
Prosthechea
Zantedeschia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Zantedeschieae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Clamshell Orchid and Calla Lily
Season and care of Clamshell Orchid and Calla Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Clamshell Orchid and Calla Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clamshell Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Calla Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Not Available and for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Clamshell Orchid and Calla Lily Physical Information
Clamshell Orchid and Calla Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm whereas Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Clamshell Orchid and Calla Lily are as follows:
Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Calla Lily
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Calla Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clamshell Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Clamshell Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Calla Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.