Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
-
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Habitat
Swamps
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet, Dark Salmon
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
-
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, pollinators
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
-
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Eye Problems
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
PROSTHECHEA cochleata
CALENDULA officinalis
Common Name
Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid
Pot Marigold
In Hindi
Clamshell Orchid
Pot Marigold
In German
Clamshell Orchid
Ringelblume
In French
Clamshell Orchid
pot Marigold
In Spanish
Clamshell Orchid
Caléndula
In Greek
Encyclia Cochleata
καλέντουλα
In Portuguese
Clamshell Orchid
pot Marigold
In Polish
Clamshell Orchid
Pot Marigold
In Latin
Clamshell Orchid
Zinnia Pot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Asterales
Family
Orchidaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Prosthechea
Calendula
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Clamshell Orchid and Pot Marigold
Season and care of Clamshell Orchid and Pot Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Clamshell Orchid and Pot Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clamshell Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pot Marigold season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Clamshell Orchid is and for Pot Marigold is Well drained while the PH of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Clamshell Orchid and Pot Marigold Physical Information
Clamshell Orchid and Pot Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm whereas Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Clamshell Orchid and Pot Marigold are as follows:
Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
- Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Pot Marigold
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Pot Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clamshell Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.