Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
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Habitat
Swamps
Boggy areas, Dry areas, meadows, Rocky Mountains, Semi desert, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
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
Rose, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Sickle-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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Clay, Loam, Sand
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
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison
Root Plants
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
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Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, pollinators
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Eye Problems
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PROSTHECHEA cochleata
IRIS 'Candy Apple'
Common Name
Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Hindi
Clamshell Orchid
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In German
Clamshell Orchid
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In French
Clamshell Orchid
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Spanish
Clamshell Orchid
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Greek
Encyclia Cochleata
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Portuguese
Clamshell Orchid
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Polish
Clamshell Orchid
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Latin
Clamshell Orchid
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Irideae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Clamshell Orchid and Dwarf Bearded Iris
Season and care of Clamshell Orchid and Dwarf Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Clamshell Orchid and Dwarf Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clamshell Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Bearded Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Clamshell Orchid is and for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Clamshell Orchid and Dwarf Bearded Iris Physical Information
Clamshell Orchid and Dwarf Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm whereas Dwarf Bearded Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Clamshell Orchid and Dwarf Bearded Iris are as follows:
Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Dwarf Bearded Iris flower color: Rose and Burgundy
- Dwarf Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Dwarf Bearded Iris
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Dwarf Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clamshell Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Bearded Iris 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 Dwarf Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.