Clamshell Orchid

Spider lily

About Clamshell Orchid and Spider lily

Clamshell Orchid

Spider lily

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Epiphyte

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Origin

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

China, Korea

Types

Red Spider Lily, Magic Lily, Golden Spider Lily

Number of Varieties

3140

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Habitat

Swamps

Along cemeteries

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-135-10

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

10-3

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 23, 24

21,22

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm50.80 cm

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Minimum Width

25.60 cm22.90 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

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

Yellow, Orange, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Multi-Color

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long Linear

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer, Fall

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

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison

From bulbs

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

Water daily during growing season, water on alternate days

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, pollinators

Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

drowsiness, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bouquets, Showy Purposes

Landscape Designing

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cancer, Eye Problems

anti-cancer, treating poison ivy, treating tumours

Part of Plant Used

Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves

Bulbs

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Genus

Prosthechea

Lycoris

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Epidendreae

Subfamily

Epidendroideae

Amaryllidoideae

Number of Species

5080

1 27800

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Properties of Clamshell Orchid and Spider lily

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

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Season and Care of Clamshell Orchid and Spider lily

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

Clamshell Orchid and Spider lily Physical Information

Clamshell Orchid and Spider lily physical information is very important for comparison. Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm whereas Spider lily height is 50.80 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Clamshell Orchid and Spider lily are as follows:

Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Spider lily flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Spider lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Clamshell Orchid and Spider lily

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