Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
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Habitat
Fields, marshes, Swamps
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic potyvirus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, pollinators
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
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Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
Cancer, Eye Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IRIS fulva
PROSTHECHEA cochleata
Common Name
Copper iris
Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid
In Hindi
Copper Iris
Clamshell Orchid
In German
Copper Iris
Clamshell Orchid
In French
Copper Iris
Clamshell Orchid
In Spanish
Cobre Iris
Clamshell Orchid
In Greek
χαλκός Iris
Encyclia Cochleata
In Portuguese
Copper Iris
Clamshell Orchid
In Polish
Miedź Iris
Clamshell Orchid
In Latin
Iris Copper
Clamshell Orchid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Orchidales
Family
Iridaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Irideae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Copper Iris and Clamshell Orchid
Season and care of Copper Iris and Clamshell Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Copper Iris and Clamshell Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copper Iris season is Spring and Clamshell Orchid season is Spring. The type of soil for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Clamshell Orchid is while the PH of soil for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Copper Iris and Clamshell Orchid Physical Information
Copper Iris and Clamshell Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm. The color specification of Copper Iris and Clamshell Orchid are as follows:
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
- Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of Copper Iris and Clamshell Orchid
Care of Copper Iris and Clamshell Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copper Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Clamshell Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Clamshell Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.