Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
-
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Swamps
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, pollinators
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Eye Problems
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PROSTHECHEA cochleata
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Clamshell Orchid
Red Buckeye
In German
Clamshell Orchid
Red Buckeye
In French
Clamshell Orchid
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Clamshell Orchid
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Encyclia Cochleata
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Clamshell Orchid
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Clamshell Orchid
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Clamshell Orchid
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Sapindales
Family
Orchidaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Prosthechea
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Clamshell Orchid and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Clamshell Orchid and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Clamshell Orchid and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clamshell Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Clamshell Orchid is and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Clamshell Orchid and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Clamshell Orchid and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Clamshell Orchid and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Red Buckeye
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clamshell Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Clamshell Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.