Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
Swamps
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet, Dark Salmon
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
-
Clay, 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
Tolerances
-
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, pollinators
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Eye Problems
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PROSTHECHEA cochleata
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
Clamshell Orchid
pinkroot
In German
Clamshell Orchid
Spigelia
In French
Clamshell Orchid
Spigelia
In Spanish
Clamshell Orchid
Spigelia
In Greek
Encyclia Cochleata
Spigelia
In Portuguese
Clamshell Orchid
Spigelia
In Polish
Clamshell Orchid
Spigelia
In Latin
Clamshell Orchid
Spigelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Gentianales
Family
Orchidaceae
Loganiceae
Genus
Prosthechea
Spigelia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
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Season and Care of Clamshell Orchid and Pinkroot
Season and care of Clamshell Orchid and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Clamshell Orchid and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clamshell Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Clamshell Orchid is and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Clamshell Orchid and Pinkroot Physical Information
Clamshell Orchid and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Clamshell Orchid and Pinkroot are as follows:
Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Pinkroot
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clamshell Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.