Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Japan
Types
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Benikaze, Nicolas, All Gold, Albostriata
Habitat
Swamps
gardens, Shaded sites, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet, Dark Salmon
Several shades of Green
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, pollinators
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Eye Problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PROSTHECHEA cochleata
HAKONECHLOA macra
Common Name
Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid
Hakone Grass
In Hindi
Clamshell Orchid
hakone grass
In German
Clamshell Orchid
Hakone Gras
In French
Clamshell Orchid
Hakone herbe
In Spanish
Clamshell Orchid
hierba Hakone
In Greek
Encyclia Cochleata
Hakone γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Clamshell Orchid
Hakone grama
In Polish
Clamshell Orchid
Hakone trawa
In Latin
Clamshell Orchid
Hakone herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Cyperales
Family
Orchidaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Prosthechea
Hakonechloa
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
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Season and Care of Clamshell Orchid and Hakone Grass
Season and care of Clamshell Orchid and Hakone Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Clamshell Orchid and Hakone Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clamshell Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hakone Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Clamshell Orchid is and for Hakone Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Hakone Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Clamshell Orchid and Hakone Grass Physical Information
Clamshell Orchid and Hakone Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm whereas Hakone Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Clamshell Orchid and Hakone Grass are as follows:
Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Hakone Grass flower color: Several shades of Green
- Hakone Grass leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Hakone Grass
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Hakone Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clamshell Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hakone Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Clamshell Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hakone Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.