Overview

Comparettia falcata is a plant with a epiphytic habit in the genus Comparettia, part of the Orchidaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Comparettia falcata grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include ornamental.

About

Comparettia falcata is an epiphytic orchid cultivar from the Orchidaceae family, valued for its evergreen foliage. It thrives in partial shade with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers well-drained, neutral loam soil. Suitable for ornamental use, it is best planted in a suitable position and watered during establishment. This cultivar is hardy to UK zone H1a and is of interest during spring and summer. Propagation is achieved through division.

About the genus

Comparettia, abbreviated Comp in the horticultural trade, is a genus of orchids. It consists about 50-70 species, native to tropical America. They occur in Mexico, Central America, the West Indies, and in northern South America as far south as Brazil and Bolivia, although they are particularly common in the Andes.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Comparettia

Sunlight

Partial shade

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H1a

Plant details

Comparettia falcata size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Epiphytic

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Ornamental

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Comparettia falcata

Propagation

Division

Pest resistance

Susceptible to aphids, glasshouse red spider mite, mealybugs

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions