Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
California
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Swamps
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet, Dark Salmon
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
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 nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, pollinators
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Eye Problems
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PROSTHECHEA cochleata
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
Clamshell Orchid
Matilija Poppy
In German
Clamshell Orchid
Matilija Poppy
In French
Clamshell Orchid
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
Clamshell Orchid
Matilija amapola
In Greek
Encyclia Cochleata
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Clamshell Orchid
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Clamshell Orchid
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
Clamshell Orchid
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Papaverales
Family
Orchidaceae
Papaveraceae
Genus
Prosthechea
Romneya
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Papaveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Clamshell Orchid and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Clamshell Orchid and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Clamshell Orchid and Matilija Poppy. Clamshell Orchid doesn't have thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Clamshell Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Clamshell Orchid has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Clamshell Orchid and Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Clamshell Orchid and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Clamshell Orchid and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Clamshell Orchid and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clamshell Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Not Available and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Clamshell Orchid and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Clamshell Orchid and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Clamshell Orchid and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Matilija Poppy
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clamshell Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Clamshell Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.