Clamshell Orchid

Pear

About Clamshell Orchid and Pear

Clamshell Orchid

Pear

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Epiphyte

Fruit

Origin

Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America

Europe, Western Asia

Types

Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett

Number of Varieties

33000

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Habitat

Swamps

Humid climates, moist forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-133-8

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

9-5

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 23, 24

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18

Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm1,219.20 cm

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Minimum Width

25.60 cm800.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet, Dark Salmon

White

Flower Color Modifier

Multi-Color

Fruit Color

White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long Linear

Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Early Spring, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Fall, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison

Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, pollinators

Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla

Allergy

Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bouquets, Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cancer, Eye Problems

Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss

Part of Plant Used

Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves

Bark, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PROSTHECHEA cochleata

PYRUS communis

Common Name

Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid

Pear

In Hindi

Clamshell Orchid

नाशपाती

In German

Clamshell Orchid

Birne

In French

Clamshell Orchid

Poire

In Spanish

Clamshell Orchid

Pera

In Greek

Encyclia Cochleata

Αχλάδι

In Portuguese

Clamshell Orchid

Pera

In Polish

Clamshell Orchid

Gruszka

In Latin

Clamshell Orchid

Orbis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Vascular plant

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Orchidales

Rosales

Family

Orchidaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Prosthechea

Pyrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Epidendreae

Maleae

Subfamily

Epidendroideae

Amygdaloideae

Number of Species

5030

1 27800

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Properties of Clamshell Orchid and Pear

Wondering what are the properties of Clamshell Orchid and Pear? We provide you with everything About Clamshell Orchid and Pear. Clamshell Orchid doesn't have thorns and Pear doesn't have thorns. Also Clamshell Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Clamshell Orchid has allergic reactions like and Pear has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Clamshell Orchid and Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Clamshell Orchid and Pear

Season and care of Clamshell Orchid and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Clamshell Orchid and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clamshell Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Clamshell Orchid is and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Pear is Acidic.

Clamshell Orchid and Pear Physical Information

Clamshell Orchid and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Clamshell Orchid and Pear are as follows:

Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green

Care of Clamshell Orchid and Pear

Care of Clamshell Orchid and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clamshell Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pear 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 Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.