Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-13
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Light Green
White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Consistently
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black Spot, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Unknown
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cancer, Eye Problems
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LYCASTE cochleata
PROSTHECHEA cochleata
Common Name
Lycaste Orchid, Shell-shaped Anther Lycaste
Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid
In Hindi
Lycaste Orchid
Clamshell Orchid
In German
Lycaste Orchidee
Clamshell Orchid
In French
Lycaste orchidée
Clamshell Orchid
In Spanish
Lycaste orquídea
Clamshell Orchid
In Greek
Lycaste ορχιδέα
Encyclia Cochleata
In Portuguese
Lycaste orquídea
Clamshell Orchid
In Polish
Lycaste orchidea
Clamshell Orchid
In Latin
braemii orchid
Clamshell Orchid
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Orchidales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Lycaste
Prosthechea
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Maxillarieae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lycaste Orchid and Clamshell Orchid
Wondering what are the properties of Lycaste Orchid and Clamshell Orchid? We provide you with everything About Lycaste Orchid and Clamshell Orchid. Lycaste Orchid doesn't have thorns and Clamshell Orchid doesn't have thorns. Also Lycaste Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Lycaste Orchid has allergic reactions like Not Available and Clamshell Orchid has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Lycaste Orchid and Clamshell Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lycaste Orchid and Clamshell Orchid
Season and care of Lycaste Orchid and Clamshell Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Lycaste Orchid and Clamshell Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lycaste Orchid season is Summer and Fall and Clamshell Orchid season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Clamshell Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Lycaste Orchid and Clamshell Orchid Physical Information
Lycaste Orchid and Clamshell Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Lycaste Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm. The color specification of Lycaste Orchid and Clamshell Orchid are as follows:
Lycaste Orchid flower color: Orange, Yellow green, Gold and Light Green
Lycaste Orchid leaf color: Not Available
Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
- Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of Lycaste Orchid and Clamshell Orchid
Care of Lycaste Orchid and Clamshell Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lycaste Orchid pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Clamshell Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lycaste Orchid 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.