Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Japan
Types
Not Available
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Swamps
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet, Dark Salmon
White, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, pollinators
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Bonsai, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Eye Problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PROSTHECHEA cochleata
CALANTHE discolor
Common Name
Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid
Ground Orchid, Japanese Hardy Calanthe Orchid
In Hindi
Clamshell Orchid
Ground Orchid
In German
Clamshell Orchid
Ground Orchid
In French
Clamshell Orchid
Ground Orchid
In Spanish
Clamshell Orchid
Ground Orchid
In Greek
Encyclia Cochleata
Ground Orchid
In Portuguese
Clamshell Orchid
Ground Orchid
In Polish
Clamshell Orchid
Ground Orchid
In Latin
Clamshell Orchid
Ground Orchid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Prosthechea
Bletilla
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Arethuseae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Clamshell Orchid and Ground Orchid
Season and care of Clamshell Orchid and Ground Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Clamshell Orchid and Ground Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clamshell Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ground Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Not Available and for Ground Orchid is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Ground Orchid is Acidic, Neutral.
Clamshell Orchid and Ground Orchid Physical Information
Clamshell Orchid and Ground Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm whereas Ground Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Clamshell Orchid and Ground Orchid are as follows:
Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Ground Orchid flower color: White and Dark Red
- Ground Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Ground Orchid
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Ground Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clamshell Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ground Orchid pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Clamshell Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ground Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.