Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
China
Types
Not Available
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Swamps
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet, Dark Salmon
White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark 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
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Type of Soil
Not Available
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, pollinators
Bees
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Eye Problems
Cold, Negativity
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
PROSTHECHEA cochleata
Gardenia
Common Name
Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid
Gardenia
In Hindi
Clamshell Orchid
Gardenia
In German
Clamshell Orchid
Gardenie
In French
Clamshell Orchid
Gardénia
In Spanish
Clamshell Orchid
Gardenia
In Greek
Encyclia Cochleata
γαρδένια
In Portuguese
Clamshell Orchid
gardênia
In Polish
Clamshell Orchid
Gardenia
In Latin
Clamshell Orchid
Gardenia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Gentianales
Family
Orchidaceae
Rubiaceae
Genus
Prosthechea
Gardenia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Ixoroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Clamshell Orchid and Gardenia
Season and care of Clamshell Orchid and Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Clamshell Orchid and Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clamshell Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Gardenia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Not Available and for Gardenia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Gardenia is Acidic.
Clamshell Orchid and Gardenia Physical Information
Clamshell Orchid and Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm whereas Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm. The color specification of Clamshell Orchid and Gardenia are as follows:
Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Gardenia flower color: White
- Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Gardenia
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clamshell Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gardenia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Clamshell Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gardenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.