Overview

Bifrenaria harrisoniae is a plant with a clump-forming habit in the genus Bifrenaria, part of the Orchidaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Bifrenaria harrisoniae grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include indoor plant and greenhouse plant.

About

Bifrenaria harrisoniae, known as Harrison’s bifrenaria, is a clump-forming orchid with evergreen foliage. It thrives in well-drained loam or sandy soils with a neutral pH and requires moderate moisture. This cultivar prefers full sun to partial shade, ideally in a sheltered, south- or east-facing position. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable as an indoor or greenhouse plant. Interest is mainly during spring and summer, and propagation is by division.

About the genus

Bifrenaria, abbreviated Bif. in horticultural trade, is a genus of plants in family Orchidaceae. It contains 20 species found in Panama, Trinidad and South America.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Bifrenaria

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moderate

Aspect

South-facing, East-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Bifrenaria harrisoniae size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Clump-forming

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Indoor plant, Greenhouse plant

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Bifrenaria harrisoniae

Propagation

Division

Pest resistance

Susceptible to scale insects, mealybugs

Disease resistance

Susceptible to root rot if overwatered

Frequently asked questions