Overview

Chloraea magellanica is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Chloraea, part of the Orchidaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Chloraea magellanica grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1c. Suggested uses include conservatory and greenhouse.

About

Chloraea magellanica is a clump-forming evergreen orchid from the genus Chloraea, belonging to the Orchidaceae family. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers well-drained, neutral loam soil. This cultivar is suitable for cultivation in conservatories and greenhouses, requiring watering during establishment. It is hardy to UK zone H1c and can be propagated by division. Its season of interest spans spring and summer.

About the genus

Chloraea is a genus of flowering plants from the orchid family, Orchidaceae. It contains 52 recognized species, native to South America and to the Falkland Islands.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Chloraea

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H1c

Plant details

Chloraea magellanica size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Conservatory and greenhouse

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Chloraea magellanica

Propagation

Division

Pest resistance

Susceptible to aphids, glasshouse red spider mite, scale insects, mealybugs

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

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