Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Swamps
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet, Dark Salmon
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
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
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Attracts
Bees, pollinators
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Eye Problems
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PROSTHECHEA cochleata
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
Common Name
Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid
Silver Thyme, Thyme
In Hindi
Clamshell Orchid
Hydrangea
In German
Clamshell Orchid
Hortensie
In French
Clamshell Orchid
Hortensia
In Spanish
Clamshell Orchid
Hortensia
In Greek
Encyclia Cochleata
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Clamshell Orchid
Hortênsia
In Polish
Clamshell Orchid
Hortensja
In Latin
Clamshell Orchid
Hibiscus
Family
Orchidaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Subfamily
Epidendroideae
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Season and Care of Clamshell Orchid and Silver Thyme
Season and care of Clamshell Orchid and Silver Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Clamshell Orchid and Silver Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clamshell Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Clamshell Orchid is and for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Clamshell Orchid and Silver Thyme Physical Information
Clamshell Orchid and Silver Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm whereas Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Clamshell Orchid and Silver Thyme are as follows:
Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
- Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Silver Thyme
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Silver Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clamshell Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Thyme 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 Silver Thyme needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.