Overview

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

About

Cyrtopodium punctatum is a bushy evergreen orchid from the genus Cyrtopodium. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. This cultivar is hardy under glass (H1a) in the UK and is best grown as an ornamental plant. It flowers in spring and summer and can be propagated by division or seeds.

About the genus

Cyrtopodium, often abbreviated Cyrt in horticulture, is a genus of more than 40 species of epiphytic and terrestrial orchids found from Florida and Mexico through Argentina. Cyrtopodium is the only genus in the monotypic subtribe Cyrtopodiinae.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Cyrtopodium

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

Cyrtopodium punctatum size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Ornamental

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Cyrtopodium punctatum

Propagation

Division, seeds

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions