Overview

Caucaea phalaenopsis is a plant with a columnar upright habit in the genus Caucaea, part of the Orchidaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Caucaea phalaenopsis grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include houseplant.

About

Caucaea phalaenopsis is a cultivar of the Caucaea genus, which belongs to the Orchidaceae family. This plant features a columnar upright habit with evergreen foliage, making it an attractive houseplant. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing aspect and prefers a sheltered position. The cultivar grows best in fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. It is hardy to UK zone H1a and is typically of interest during the spring and summer seasons. Propagation is achieved through division.

About the genus

Caucaea is a genus of flowering plants from the orchid family, Orchidaceae. It contains 9 currently recognized species, all native to northwestern South America.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Caucaea

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H1a

Plant details

Caucaea phalaenopsis size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Columnar upright

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Houseplant

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Caucaea phalaenopsis

Propagation

Division

Pest resistance

Aphids, glasshouse red spider mite, mealybugs

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

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