Clamshell Orchid

Fireglow Maple

About Clamshell Orchid and Fireglow Maple

Clamshell Orchid

Fireglow Maple

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Epiphyte

Tree

Origin

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

Eastern Asia

Types

Acer palmatum

Number of Varieties

330

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Habitat

Swamps

Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-136-8

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

8-2

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 23, 24

A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm300.00 cm

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Minimum Width

25.60 cm300.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

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

Red

Flower Color Modifier

Multi-Color

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Burgundy, Dark Red

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Burgundy, Dark Red

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Red, Burgundy, Dark Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long Linear

Maple shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

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

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison

Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Fungal Diseases

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Coarse

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, pollinators

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bouquets, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cancer, Eye Problems

Sore Eyes

Part of Plant Used

Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves

Bark, Sap

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PROSTHECHEA cochleata

ACER palmatum 'Fireglow'

Common Name

Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid

Fireglow Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple

In Hindi

Clamshell Orchid

Fireglow मेपल

In German

Clamshell Orchid

Fireglow Maple

In French

Clamshell Orchid

fireglow Maple

In Spanish

Clamshell Orchid

Fireglow arce

In Greek

Encyclia Cochleata

Fireglow Maple

In Portuguese

Clamshell Orchid

Fireglow bordo

In Polish

Clamshell Orchid

fireglow Klon

In Latin

Clamshell Orchid

Viridis Maple

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Angiosperms

Class

Liliopsida

Eudicotyledones

Order

Orchidales

Sapindales

Family

Orchidaceae

Aceraceae

Genus

Prosthechea

Acer

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Tribe

Epidendreae

Subfamily

Epidendroideae

Amaryllidoideae

Number of Species

50128

1 27800

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Properties of Clamshell Orchid and Fireglow Maple

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

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Season and Care of Clamshell Orchid and Fireglow Maple

Season and care of Clamshell Orchid and Fireglow Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Clamshell Orchid and Fireglow Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clamshell Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Fireglow Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Clamshell Orchid is and for Fireglow Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Fireglow Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Clamshell Orchid and Fireglow Maple Physical Information

Clamshell Orchid and Fireglow Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm whereas Fireglow Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Clamshell Orchid and Fireglow Maple are as follows:

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

Care of Clamshell Orchid and Fireglow Maple

Care of Clamshell Orchid and Fireglow Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clamshell Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fireglow Maple pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Clamshell Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fireglow Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.