Prosthechea cochleata – Clamshell Orchid – Easy Blooming Species Orchid – Hawai‘i Grown Orchid Plant

Common Name: Clamshell Orchid or Cockleshell Orchid

An unusual and wonderfully easy orchid to grow, Prosthechea cochleata produces alien-like, upside-down blooms that resemble tiny clams or octopuses. Its long-lasting, sequential blooms make it a favorite for both beginners and serious orchid collectors.

This species flowers for months on end, often pushing out new blooms on the same spike while older ones fade. With a compact size and high tolerance for indoor conditions, it's a standout orchid that rewards with consistent performance and strange, striking beauty.

 Features:
• Unique clamshell-shaped flowers
• Blooms sequentially for months
• Easy care, great for beginners
• Compact growth, perfect for windowsills or small spaces
• Hawai‘i grown with care and aloha

Care Tips:
Provide bright, indirect light and moderate humidity. Water when media is approaching dryness, and avoid letting it completely dry out. Enjoys intermediate temperatures. Does well mounted, potted, or in baskets.