Prosthechea cochleata Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Clamshell orchid, scientifically named Prosthechea cochleata, is known among orchid lovers for its unique and long-lasting flower shape. It features clam-shaped dark-purple lips with greenish-yellow keeled leaves. This epiphytic plant is indigenous to Central America, Venezuela, and Colombia.
Common Name |
Cockleshell Orchids, Clamshell Orchid
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Orchids
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Prosthechea cochleata
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Genus
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Prosthechea
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Family
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Orchidaceae
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Order
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Asparagales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Prosthechea cochleata Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Prosthechea cochleata.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Prosthechea cochleata needs water once every
9 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Prosthechea cochleata needs about 0.25 L per 9 days. |
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Prosthechea cochleata Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Prosthechea cochleata to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
71°F
to 80°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Prosthechea cochleata prefers High humidity levels, between 80% and 85%. |
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Prosthechea cochleata Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Prosthechea cochleata. |
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Suitability in pots |
2L
Prosthechea cochleata plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 2L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Prosthechea cochleata Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Prosthechea cochleata plant. |
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Maximum Height |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
White
Purple
Silvery Pink
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Characteristics |
Plant of Merit
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Prosthechea cochleata toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
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Prosthechea cochleata Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Prosthechea cochleata, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
medium
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Prosthechea cochleata Native Region |
Find out where the Prosthechea cochleata plant originated. |
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Country |
Colombia
United States of America (the)
Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
Central America
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