Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
South-Eastern Asia
Habitat
Swamps
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
-
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet, Dark Salmon
White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, pollinators
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
-
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Eye Problems
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PROSTHECHEA cochleata
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
Clamshell Orchid
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Clamshell Orchid
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
Clamshell Orchid
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
Clamshell Orchid
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
Encyclia Cochleata
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
Clamshell Orchid
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
Clamshell Orchid
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
Clamshell Orchid
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Scrophulariales
Family
Orchidaceae
Acanthaceae
Genus
Prosthechea
Justicia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Justicieae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Acanthoideae
Season and Care of Clamshell Orchid and Malabar nut
Season and care of Clamshell Orchid and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Clamshell Orchid and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clamshell Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Clamshell Orchid is and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Clamshell Orchid and Malabar nut Physical Information
Clamshell Orchid and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Clamshell Orchid and Malabar nut are as follows:
Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Malabar nut
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clamshell Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.