Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
-
Hulthemia, Banksianae, Pimpinellifoliae
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
3-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet, Dark Salmon
Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Requires a lot of 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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, pollinators
Bugs
Allergy
-
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Eye Problems
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PROSTHECHEA cochleata
Rosa rubiginosa
Common Name
Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid
Rose
In Hindi
Clamshell Orchid
गुलाब
In German
Clamshell Orchid
Rose
In French
Clamshell Orchid
Se leva
In Spanish
Clamshell Orchid
Rosa
In Greek
Encyclia Cochleata
Τριαντάφυλλο
In Portuguese
Clamshell Orchid
Rosa
In Polish
Clamshell Orchid
Róża
In Latin
Clamshell Orchid
Rose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Clamshell Orchid and Rose
Season and care of Clamshell Orchid and Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Clamshell Orchid and Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clamshell Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Clamshell Orchid is and for Rose is Clay, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Rose is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Clamshell Orchid and Rose Physical Information
Clamshell Orchid and Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm whereas Rose height is 80.00 cm and width 80.00 cm. The color specification of Clamshell Orchid and Rose are as follows:
Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Rose flower color: Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
- Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Rose
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clamshell Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Clamshell Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.