Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Swamps
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
3-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet, Dark Salmon
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, pollinators
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Eye Problems
Analgesic
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PROSTHECHEA cochleata
RATIBIDA columnifera
Common Name
Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid
Mexican Hat
In Hindi
Clamshell Orchid
Mexican Hat
In German
Clamshell Orchid
Mexican Hat
In French
Clamshell Orchid
Mexican Hat
In Spanish
Clamshell Orchid
mexican Hat
In Greek
Encyclia Cochleata
Mexican Hat
In Portuguese
Clamshell Orchid
Mexican Hat
In Polish
Clamshell Orchid
Mexican Hat
In Latin
Clamshell Orchid
Mexicanus Hat
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Asterales
Family
Orchidaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Prosthechea
Ratibida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Clamshell Orchid and Mexican Hat
Season and care of Clamshell Orchid and Mexican Hat is important to know. While considering everything about Clamshell Orchid and Mexican Hat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clamshell Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mexican Hat season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Not Available and for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Mexican Hat is Neutral.
Clamshell Orchid and Mexican Hat Physical Information
Clamshell Orchid and Mexican Hat physical information is very important for comparison. Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm whereas Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Clamshell Orchid and Mexican Hat are as follows:
Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
- Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Mexican Hat
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Mexican Hat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clamshell Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Hat pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Clamshell Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.