Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Epiphyte
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-13
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
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
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, pollinators
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Cancer, Eye Problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
PROSTHECHEA cochleata
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid
In Hindi
pinkroot
Clamshell Orchid
In German
Spigelia
Clamshell Orchid
In French
Spigelia
Clamshell Orchid
In Spanish
Spigelia
Clamshell Orchid
In Greek
Spigelia
Encyclia Cochleata
In Portuguese
Spigelia
Clamshell Orchid
In Polish
Spigelia
Clamshell Orchid
In Latin
Spigelia
Clamshell Orchid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Orchidales
Family
Loganiceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Spigelia
Prosthechea
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
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Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Clamshell Orchid
Season and care of Pinkroot and Clamshell Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Clamshell Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Clamshell Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Clamshell Orchid is while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Pinkroot and Clamshell Orchid Physical Information
Pinkroot and Clamshell Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Clamshell Orchid are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
- Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of Pinkroot and Clamshell Orchid
Care of Pinkroot and Clamshell Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot 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.