Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vegetable
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Mediterranean
Types
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Belgian Endive, Red Belgian Endive, Curly Endive (a.k.a. Frisee), Escarole, Radicchio (Chioggia) and Radicchio (Chioggia)
Habitat
Swamps
Grassland, Mediterranean region, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
-
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Summer
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune prior to new growth, 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
Aphids, Loopers, Root rot, Viruses, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, pollinators
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Eye Problems
Cancer, Digestive disorders, Inflammation, Liver problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as an ingredient in coffee
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
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Botanical Name
PROSTHECHEA cochleata
Cichorium intybus
Common Name
Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid
Blue daisy, blue dandelion, blue sailors, blue weed, bunk, coffeeweed, cornflower, hendibeh, horseweed, ragged sailors, succory, wild bachelor's buttons, and wild endive
In Hindi
Clamshell Orchid
कासनी
In German
Clamshell Orchid
Chicoree
In French
Clamshell Orchid
chicorée
In Spanish
Clamshell Orchid
achicoria
In Greek
Encyclia Cochleata
ραδίκι
In Portuguese
Clamshell Orchid
chicória
In Polish
Clamshell Orchid
cykoria
In Latin
Clamshell Orchid
pancratium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Asterales
Family
Orchidaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Prosthechea
Cichorium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Cichorieae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Cichorioideae
Season and Care of Clamshell Orchid and Chicory
Season and care of Clamshell Orchid and Chicory is important to know. While considering everything about Clamshell Orchid and Chicory Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clamshell Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chicory season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Clamshell Orchid is and for Chicory is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Chicory is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Clamshell Orchid and Chicory Physical Information
Clamshell Orchid and Chicory physical information is very important for comparison. Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm whereas Chicory height is 3.00 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Clamshell Orchid and Chicory are as follows:
Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Chicory flower color: Blue
- Chicory leaf color: Green
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Chicory
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Chicory include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clamshell Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chicory pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune prior to new growth, 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 Chicory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.