Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, India, Nepal
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Pleione chunii , Pleione limprichtii
Not Available
Habitat
Hilly upland habitat, Wooded hillsides
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
10-13
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic to oblong
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full 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
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Light Frost
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs
Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Needs very little water
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
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Bees, pollinators
Allergy
Unknown
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cancer, Eye Problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SIGMATOSTALIX amazonica
PROSTHECHEA cochleata
Common Name
Amazon Sigmatostalix Orchid, Miniature Orchid
Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid
In Hindi
miniature orchid
Clamshell Orchid
In German
miniature orchid
Clamshell Orchid
In French
Pleione
Clamshell Orchid
In Spanish
Pleione
Clamshell Orchid
In Greek
Pleione
Encyclia Cochleata
In Portuguese
miniature orchid
Clamshell Orchid
In Polish
miniature orchid
Clamshell Orchid
In Latin
miniature orchid
Clamshell Orchid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Orchidales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Pleione
Prosthechea
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Coelogyneae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Miniature Orchid and Clamshell Orchid
Season and care of Miniature Orchid and Clamshell Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Miniature Orchid and Clamshell Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Miniature Orchid season is Spring and Winter and Clamshell Orchid season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Miniature Orchid is Not Available and for Clamshell Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Miniature Orchid is Not Available and for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Miniature Orchid and Clamshell Orchid Physical Information
Miniature Orchid and Clamshell Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Miniature Orchid height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm. The color specification of Miniature Orchid and Clamshell Orchid are as follows:
Miniature Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Yellow green and Brown
Miniature Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
- Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of Miniature Orchid and Clamshell Orchid
Care of Miniature Orchid and Clamshell Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Miniature Orchid pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Miniature 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.