Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Epiphyte
  
Vegetable
  
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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Fast
  
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
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
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 Plants
  
  
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
  
  
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
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Not Available
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Not Available
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, pollinators
  
Flying insects, Insects
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Orchidales
  
Fabales
  
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.