Clamshell Orchids
Prosthechea spp. syn. Encyclia, Anacheilium
Family: Orchidaceae
Significant varieties: P. cochleata
Native Range: Tropical Americas
Native Habitat: Tropical ephiphytes
Cultural Use/Significance: The genus is best known for the distinct flowers of P. cochleata.
Cultural Requirements
Temperature: Intermediate temperatures
Irrigation: Water sparingly in spring and summer. Keep dry in winter.
Relative Humidity:
Fertilizer: Feed with every third or fourth watering
Substrate: Medium grade orchid bark
Light: Partial Shade. Bright, indirect light
Citations:
www.fnai.org/PDFs/FieldGuides/Encyclia_cochleata_var_triandra.pdf
https://www.aos.org/explore/prosthechea
https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/272677/prosthechea-cochleata/details
Significant varieties: P. cochleata
Native Range: Tropical Americas
Native Habitat: Tropical ephiphytes
Cultural Use/Significance: The genus is best known for the distinct flowers of P. cochleata.
Cultural Requirements
Temperature: Intermediate temperatures
Irrigation: Water sparingly in spring and summer. Keep dry in winter.
Relative Humidity:
Fertilizer: Feed with every third or fourth watering
Substrate: Medium grade orchid bark
Light: Partial Shade. Bright, indirect light
Citations:
www.fnai.org/PDFs/FieldGuides/Encyclia_cochleata_var_triandra.pdf
https://www.aos.org/explore/prosthechea
https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/272677/prosthechea-cochleata/details