Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
South America, Brazil
Habitat
Swamps
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet, Dark Salmon
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Bees, pollinators
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Eye Problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
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
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
PROSTHECHEA cochleata
Hatiora gaertneri
Common Name
Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid
Whitsun cactus
In Hindi
Clamshell Orchid
ईस्टर कैक्टस
In German
Clamshell Orchid
Osterkaktus
In French
Clamshell Orchid
cactus de Pâques
In Spanish
Clamshell Orchid
cactus de Pascua
In Greek
Encyclia Cochleata
Πάσχα κάκτος
In Portuguese
Clamshell Orchid
cacto Páscoa
In Polish
Clamshell Orchid
Wielkanocny kaktus
In Latin
Clamshell Orchid
Pascha Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Caryophyllales
Family
Orchidaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Prosthechea
Hatiora
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Rhipsalideae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Clamshell Orchid and Easter cactus
Season and care of Clamshell Orchid and Easter cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Clamshell Orchid and Easter cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clamshell Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Easter cactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Clamshell Orchid is and for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Easter cactus is Neutral.
Clamshell Orchid and Easter cactus Physical Information
Clamshell Orchid and Easter cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm whereas Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Clamshell Orchid and Easter cactus are as follows:
Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
- Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Easter cactus
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Easter cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clamshell Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Clamshell Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.