Overview

Brachystele unilateralis is a plant with a compact habit in the genus Brachystele, part of the Orchidaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Brachystele unilateralis grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include ornamental.

About

Brachystele unilateralis is a compact evergreen orchid cultivar suited to ornamental use. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, growing best in moist but well-drained neutral loam soil. This plant is hardy to UK zone H1a, requiring watering during establishment. It flowers in spring and summer and can be propagated by division or seed.

About the genus

Brachystele is a genus of flowering plants from the orchid family, Orchidaceae. It consists of 20 species native primarily to South America but with a few species in Mexico, Central America, and Trinidad and Tobago.Brachystele arechavaletae (Kraenzl.) Schltr. Brachystele bicrinita Szlach.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Brachystele

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H1a

Plant details

Brachystele unilateralis size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Compact

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Ornamental

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Brachystele unilateralis

Propagation

Division, seed

Pest resistance

Moderate

Disease resistance

Moderate

Frequently asked questions