Clamshell Orchid

Elderberry

About Clamshell Orchid and Elderberry

Clamshell Orchid

Elderberry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Epiphyte

Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs

Origin

Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America

Australia, South America

Types

Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Swamps

Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-134-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

8-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 23, 24

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm9.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.60 cm8.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet, Dark Salmon

White

Flower Color Modifier

Multi-Color

Fruit Color

Purple, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long Linear

Compound

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Early Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Part sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Slightly Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison

Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

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, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, pollinators

Birds

Allergy

Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bouquets, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cancer, Eye Problems

constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu

Part of Plant Used

Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves

Flowers, Fruits

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PROSTHECHEA cochleata

Sambucus nigra

Common Name

Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid

Elderberry

In Hindi

Clamshell Orchid

Elderberry

In German

Clamshell Orchid

Holunderbeere

In French

Clamshell Orchid

Sureau

In Spanish

Clamshell Orchid

Saúco

In Greek

Encyclia Cochleata

Elderberry

In Portuguese

Clamshell Orchid

Sabugueiro

In Polish

Clamshell Orchid

Bez czarny

In Latin

Clamshell Orchid

Elderberry

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Orchidales

Dipsacales

Family

Orchidaceae

Adoxaceae

Genus

Prosthechea

Sambucus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Epidendreae

Subfamily

Epidendroideae

Number of Species

5030

1 27800

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Properties of Clamshell Orchid and Elderberry

Wondering what are the properties of Clamshell Orchid and Elderberry? We provide you with everything About Clamshell Orchid and Elderberry. Clamshell Orchid doesn't have thorns and Elderberry doesn't have thorns. Also Clamshell Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Clamshell Orchid has allergic reactions like and Elderberry has allergic reactions like . 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 Elderberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Clamshell Orchid and Elderberry

Season and care of Clamshell Orchid and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Clamshell Orchid and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clamshell Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elderberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Clamshell Orchid is and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.

Clamshell Orchid and Elderberry Physical Information

Clamshell Orchid and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Clamshell Orchid and Elderberry are as follows:

Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Elderberry flower color: White
Elderberry leaf color: Green

Care of Clamshell Orchid and Elderberry

Care of Clamshell Orchid and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clamshell Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elderberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally and Remove deadheads. In summer Clamshell Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.