Life Span
Perennial
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
Not Available
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Swamps
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet, Dark Salmon
White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
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
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, pollinators
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Not Available
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Dipsacales
Family
Orchidaceae
Adoxaceae
Genus
Prosthechea
Sambucus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
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 Not Available 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.