Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Swamps
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet, Dark Salmon
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, pollinators
Bees, Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, 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
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for insects, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PROSTHECHEA cochleata
BAUHINIA blakeana
Common Name
Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
In Hindi
Clamshell Orchid
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
In German
Clamshell Orchid
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
In French
Clamshell Orchid
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
In Spanish
Clamshell Orchid
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
In Greek
Encyclia Cochleata
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
In Portuguese
Clamshell Orchid
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
In Polish
Clamshell Orchid
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
In Latin
Clamshell Orchid
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Prosthechea
Bauhinia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Epidendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Clamshell Orchid and Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Season and care of Clamshell Orchid and Hong Kong Orchid Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Clamshell Orchid and Hong Kong Orchid Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clamshell Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Not Available and for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Clamshell Orchid and Hong Kong Orchid Tree Physical Information
Clamshell Orchid and Hong Kong Orchid Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm whereas Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Clamshell Orchid and Hong Kong Orchid Tree are as follows:
Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Hong Kong Orchid Tree flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender and Violet
- Hong Kong Orchid Tree leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Hong Kong Orchid Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clamshell Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hong Kong Orchid Tree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, 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 Hong Kong Orchid Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.