Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical Forests
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-13
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Narrow
Long Linear
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cancer, Eye Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Charcoal, Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACACIA salicina
PROSTHECHEA cochleata
Common Name
Cooba, Willow Acacia
Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid
In Hindi
willow acacia
Clamshell Orchid
In German
Weiden Akazie
Clamshell Orchid
In French
saule acacia
Clamshell Orchid
In Spanish
acacia sauce
Clamshell Orchid
In Greek
ιτιά ακακίας
Encyclia Cochleata
In Portuguese
salgueiro de acácia
Clamshell Orchid
In Polish
wierzba akacji
Clamshell Orchid
In Latin
lignis salices
Clamshell Orchid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Willow Acacia and Clamshell Orchid
Wondering what are the properties of Willow Acacia and Clamshell Orchid? We provide you with everything About Willow Acacia and Clamshell Orchid. Willow Acacia doesn't have thorns and Clamshell Orchid doesn't have thorns. Also Willow Acacia does not have fragrant flowers. Willow Acacia 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 Willow Acacia and Clamshell Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Willow Acacia and Clamshell Orchid
Season and care of Willow Acacia and Clamshell Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Acacia and Clamshell Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Acacia season is Not Available and Clamshell Orchid season is Not Available. The type of soil for Willow Acacia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Clamshell Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Willow Acacia is Acidic, Neutral and for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Willow Acacia and Clamshell Orchid Physical Information
Willow Acacia and Clamshell Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Acacia height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm. The color specification of Willow Acacia and Clamshell Orchid are as follows:
Willow Acacia flower color: Yellow
Willow Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
- Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of Willow Acacia and Clamshell Orchid
Care of Willow Acacia and Clamshell Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Willow Acacia 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 Willow Acacia 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.