Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Eastern Australia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Swamps
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet, Dark Salmon
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
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
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, pollinators
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Eye Problems
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PROSTHECHEA cochleata
Hibiscus splendens
Common Name
Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
In Hindi
Clamshell Orchid
Splendid Hibiscus
In German
Clamshell Orchid
Splendid Hibiscus
In French
Clamshell Orchid
Splendid Hibiscus
In Spanish
Clamshell Orchid
Hibiscus Splendid
In Greek
Encyclia Cochleata
Splendid Hibiscus
In Portuguese
Clamshell Orchid
Hibiscus Splendid
In Polish
Clamshell Orchid
Splendid hibiskusa
In Latin
Clamshell Orchid
egregiam Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Malvales
Family
Orchidaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Prosthechea
Hibiscus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Epidendreae
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Clamshell Orchid and Splendid Hibiscus
Season and care of Clamshell Orchid and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Clamshell Orchid and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clamshell Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Not Available and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.
Clamshell Orchid and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information
Clamshell Orchid and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Clamshell Orchid and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:
Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Splendid Hibiscus
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Splendid Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clamshell Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Splendid Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Clamshell Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.