Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Phalaenopsis
Dendrobium
Cattelya
Cymbidium
Epidendrum
Oncidium
Miltonia
Vanda
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Swamps
gardens, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
12-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet, Dark Salmon
Fuchsia, Violet, Plum, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Do not water frequently, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Not Available
Soil Type
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Eye Problems
Cancer, Eye Problems
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PROSTHECHEA cochleata
AERIDES quinquevulnera
Common Name
Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid
Aerides, Orchid
In Hindi
Clamshell Orchid
आर्किड
In German
Clamshell Orchid
Orchidee
In French
Clamshell Orchid
Orchidée
In Spanish
Clamshell Orchid
Orquídea
In Greek
Encyclia Cochleata
Ορχιδέα
In Portuguese
Clamshell Orchid
Orquídea
In Polish
Clamshell Orchid
Orchidea
In Latin
Clamshell Orchid
Orchid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Prosthechea
Aerides
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Vandeae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Clamshell Orchid and Orchid
Season and care of Clamshell Orchid and Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Clamshell Orchid and Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clamshell Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Not Available and for Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Orchid is Not Available.
Clamshell Orchid and Orchid Physical Information
Clamshell Orchid and Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm whereas Orchid height is 35.50 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Clamshell Orchid and Orchid are as follows:
Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Orchid flower color: Fuchsia, Violet, Plum and Ivory
- Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Orchid
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clamshell Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Orchid pruning is done 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 Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.