Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Central America, South America
Types
-
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Habitat
Swamps
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet, Dark Salmon
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Willow-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Not so frequently
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Armyworm, Bean rust, Bean weevils, Corn earworm, Cucumber beetles, Curly top, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Earwigs, Fusarium root rot, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Loopers, Lycaenid pod borers, Lygus bugs, Mosaic viruses, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Saltmarsh caterpillar, Seedcorn maggot, Slugs, Snails, Spider mites, Stink bugs, Thripes, White mold, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, pollinators
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Eye Problems
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
PROSTHECHEA cochleata
PHASEOLUS lunatus
Common Name
Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
In Hindi
Clamshell Orchid
सेम फली
In German
Clamshell Orchid
Limabohne
In French
Clamshell Orchid
Haricot de Lima
In Spanish
Clamshell Orchid
Haba
In Greek
Encyclia Cochleata
Γίγαντας
In Portuguese
Clamshell Orchid
feijão-Lima
In Polish
Clamshell Orchid
Lima Bean
In Latin
Clamshell Orchid
Lima Bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Prosthechea
Phaseolus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Epidendreae
Phaseoleae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Clamshell Orchid and Lima Bean
Season and care of Clamshell Orchid and Lima Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Clamshell Orchid and Lima Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clamshell Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lima Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Clamshell Orchid is and for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Clamshell Orchid and Lima Bean Physical Information
Clamshell Orchid and Lima Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm whereas Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Clamshell Orchid and Lima Bean are as follows:
Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
- Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Lima Bean
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Lima Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clamshell Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Clamshell Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant.