Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
South America
Types
Not Available
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Swamps
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
9-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
not provided
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet, Dark Salmon
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, pollinators
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Eye Problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Botanical Name
PROSTHECHEA cochleata
Petunia
Common Name
Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid
Petunia
In Hindi
Clamshell Orchid
Petunia
In German
Clamshell Orchid
Petunie
In French
Clamshell Orchid
Pétunia
In Spanish
Clamshell Orchid
Petunia
In Greek
Encyclia Cochleata
πετούνια
In Portuguese
Clamshell Orchid
Petúnia
In Polish
Clamshell Orchid
Petunia
In Latin
Clamshell Orchid
Petunia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Solanales
Family
Orchidaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Prosthechea
Petunia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Petunioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Clamshell Orchid and Petunia
Wondering what are the properties of Clamshell Orchid and Petunia? We provide you with everything About Clamshell Orchid and Petunia. Clamshell Orchid doesn't have thorns and Petunia doesn't have thorns. Also Clamshell Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Clamshell Orchid has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Petunia has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Petunia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Clamshell Orchid and Petunia
Season and care of Clamshell Orchid and Petunia is important to know. While considering everything about Clamshell Orchid and Petunia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clamshell Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Petunia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Not Available and for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Petunia is Neutral.
Clamshell Orchid and Petunia Physical Information
Clamshell Orchid and Petunia physical information is very important for comparison. Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm whereas Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Clamshell Orchid and Petunia are as follows:
Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Petunia
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Petunia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clamshell Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Petunia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Clamshell Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Petunia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.