Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
South America
Types
Not Available
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Swamps
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet, Dark Salmon
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Water daily during growing season, 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
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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
No
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, pollinators
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Eye Problems
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
PROSTHECHEA cochleata
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid
Peanut
In Hindi
Clamshell Orchid
मूंगफली
In German
Clamshell Orchid
Erdnuss
In French
Clamshell Orchid
Cacahuète
In Spanish
Clamshell Orchid
Maní
In Greek
Encyclia Cochleata
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Clamshell Orchid
Amendoim
In Polish
Clamshell Orchid
Arachid
In Latin
Clamshell Orchid
Peanut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Prosthechea
Arachis
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Epidendreae
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Clamshell Orchid and Peanut
Season and care of Clamshell Orchid and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Clamshell Orchid and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clamshell Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peanut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Not Available and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Peanut is Acidic.
Clamshell Orchid and Peanut Physical Information
Clamshell Orchid and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Clamshell Orchid and Peanut are as follows:
Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Peanut
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clamshell Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Clamshell Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.