Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Europe, Russia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Swamps
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
4-7
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet, Dark Salmon
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, pollinators
Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Eye Problems
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PROSTHECHEA cochleata
Primula elatior
Common Name
Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid
Oxlip, true oxlip
In Hindi
Clamshell Orchid
Oxlip
In German
Clamshell Orchid
Hohe Schlüsselblume
In French
Clamshell Orchid
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
In Spanish
Clamshell Orchid
Primula elatior
In Greek
Encyclia Cochleata
δακράκι
In Portuguese
Clamshell Orchid
Oxlip
In Polish
Clamshell Orchid
Oxlip
In Latin
Clamshell Orchid
Oxlip
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Myrtales
Family
Orchidaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Prosthechea
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Epidendreae
Onagreae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Clamshell Orchid and Oxlip
Season and care of Clamshell Orchid and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about Clamshell Orchid and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clamshell Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Oxlip season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Not Available and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Clamshell Orchid and Oxlip Physical Information
Clamshell Orchid and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Clamshell Orchid and Oxlip are as follows:
Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
- Oxlip leaf color: Green
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Oxlip
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Oxlip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clamshell Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Clamshell Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.