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
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Swamps
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
3-9
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, 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
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
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, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison
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, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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 Type
Not Available
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, pollinators
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Eye Problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PROSTHECHEA cochleata
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
Clamshell Orchid
Chionodoxa
In German
Clamshell Orchid
Chionodoxa
In French
Clamshell Orchid
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
Clamshell Orchid
Chionodoxa
In Greek
Encyclia Cochleata
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
Clamshell Orchid
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Clamshell Orchid
Chionodoxa
In Latin
Clamshell Orchid
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Platyhelminthes
Order
Orchidales
Liliales
Family
Orchidaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Prosthechea
Chionodoxa
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Clamshell Orchid and Chionodoxa
Wondering what are the properties of Clamshell Orchid and Chionodoxa? We provide you with everything About Clamshell Orchid and Chionodoxa. Clamshell Orchid doesn't have thorns and Chionodoxa doesn't have thorns. Also Clamshell Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Clamshell Orchid has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Chionodoxa has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Chionodoxa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Clamshell Orchid and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Clamshell Orchid and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Clamshell Orchid and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clamshell Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chionodoxa season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Not Available and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Clamshell Orchid and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Clamshell Orchid and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Clamshell Orchid and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Chionodoxa
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clamshell Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.