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Clamshell Orchid
Clamshell Orchid

Scarlet Runner Bean
Scarlet Runner Bean



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About Clamshell Orchid and Scarlet Runner Bean

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Epiphyte
Vegetable

Origin

Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Central America

Types

-
Phaseolus coccineus

Number of Varieties

350
0 40000
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Habitat

Swamps
Fields, orchards

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-138-11
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12-9
11-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Vining/Climbing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm180.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

25.60 cm10.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet, Dark Salmon
White, Red, Crimson

Flower Color Modifier

Multi-Color
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Green, Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green
Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long Linear
Maple shaped

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow
Fast

Type of Soil

-
Clay, Loam, Sand

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
Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral

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
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

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Coarse
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Bees, pollinators
Hummingbirds

Allergy

-
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bouquets, Showy Purposes
-

Beauty Benefits

-
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cancer, Eye Problems
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders

Part of Plant Used

Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Fruits

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical, Vine

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PROSTHECHEA cochleata
PHASEOLUS coccineus

Common Name

Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid
Runner bean, Multiflora bean

In Hindi

Clamshell Orchid
Scarlet Runner Bean

In German

Clamshell Orchid
Feuerbohne

In French

Clamshell Orchid
Haricot d'Espagne

In Spanish

Clamshell Orchid
Ayocote

In Greek

Encyclia Cochleata
Scarlet Runner Bean

In Portuguese

Clamshell Orchid
Feijão-da-espanha

In Polish

Clamshell Orchid
Bean

In Latin

Clamshell Orchid
Scarlet Runner Bean

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta

Class

Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Orchidales
Fagales

Family

Orchidaceae
Fabaceae

Genus

Prosthechea
Phaseolus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Epidendreae
Phaseoleae

Subfamily

Epidendroideae
Faboideae

Number of Species

5020
1 27800
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Properties of Clamshell Orchid and Scarlet Runner Bean

Wondering what are the properties of Clamshell Orchid and Scarlet Runner Bean? We provide you with everything About Clamshell Orchid and Scarlet Runner Bean. Clamshell Orchid doesn't have thorns and Scarlet Runner Bean doesn't have thorns. Also Clamshell Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Clamshell Orchid has allergic reactions like and Scarlet Runner Bean has allergic reactions like . 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 Scarlet Runner Bean and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Clamshell Orchid and Scarlet Runner Bean

Season and care of Clamshell Orchid and Scarlet Runner Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Clamshell Orchid and Scarlet Runner Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clamshell Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Scarlet Runner Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Clamshell Orchid is and for Scarlet Runner Bean is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Scarlet Runner Bean is Neutral.

Clamshell Orchid and Scarlet Runner Bean Physical Information

Clamshell Orchid and Scarlet Runner Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm whereas Scarlet Runner Bean height is 180.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Clamshell Orchid and Scarlet Runner Bean are as follows:

  • Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon

  • Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green

  • Scarlet Runner Bean flower color: White, Red and Crimson

  • Scarlet Runner Bean leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Clamshell Orchid and Scarlet Runner Bean

Care of Clamshell Orchid and Scarlet Runner Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clamshell Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Scarlet Runner Bean pruning is done 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 Scarlet Runner Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.