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Species Orchid, Clamshell or Cockleshell Orchid, Prosthechea

Prosthecheacochleata

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Prosthechea cochleata by Todd_Boland
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Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Prosthechea (pros-THEE-kee-ah)
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Species
cochleata (kok-lee-AY-tuh)
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Synonym
Anacheilium cochleatum
Encyclia cochleata
Encyclia lancifolia
Epidendrum cochleatum
Epidendrum lancifolium
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Green
Pale Green
Bloom Time

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Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting

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