Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Epiphyte
Origin
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Shaded sites, Wet forest
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-13
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Blue, Violet
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long slender
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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 Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Offsets, Seedlings
Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water during dry weather
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
pollinators
Bees, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cancer, Eye Problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DIANELLA sandwicensis
PROSTHECHEA cochleata
Common Name
Ukiuki, uki
Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid
In Hindi
Ukiuki
Clamshell Orchid
In German
Ukiuki
Clamshell Orchid
In French
Ukiuki
Clamshell Orchid
In Spanish
Ukiuki
Clamshell Orchid
In Greek
Ukiuki
Encyclia Cochleata
In Portuguese
Ukiuki
Clamshell Orchid
In Polish
Ukiuki
Clamshell Orchid
In Latin
Ukiuki
Clamshell Orchid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Orchidales
Family
Liliaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Dianella
Prosthechea
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Hemerocallidoideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Ukiuki and Clamshell Orchid
Wondering what are the properties of Ukiuki and Clamshell Orchid? We provide you with everything About Ukiuki and Clamshell Orchid. Ukiuki doesn't have thorns and Clamshell Orchid doesn't have thorns. Also Ukiuki does not have fragrant flowers. Ukiuki 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 Ukiuki and Clamshell Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ukiuki and Clamshell Orchid
Season and care of Ukiuki and Clamshell Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Ukiuki and Clamshell Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ukiuki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Clamshell Orchid season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ukiuki is Not Available and for Clamshell Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Ukiuki is Not Available and for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Ukiuki and Clamshell Orchid Physical Information
Ukiuki and Clamshell Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Ukiuki height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm. The color specification of Ukiuki and Clamshell Orchid are as follows:
Ukiuki flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Ukiuki leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
- Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of Ukiuki and Clamshell Orchid
Care of Ukiuki and Clamshell Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ukiuki pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Ukiuki 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.