Overview

Hemipilia gracilis is a plant with a clump forming, spreading branched habit in the genus Hemipilia, part of the Orchidaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Hemipilia gracilis grows best in full shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include conservatory and greenhouse.

About

Hemipilia gracilis is a clump-forming, spreading branched orchid cultivar with evergreen foliage. It thrives in full shade, ideally in a north-facing, sheltered position. This plant prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Suitable for cultivation in conservatories and greenhouses, it is hardy under glass (H1a) and is best propagated by division. Hemipilia gracilis is of interest during the spring and summer seasons.

About the genus

Hemipilia is a genus of plants in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to China, Japan, the Himalayas, Indochina, Siberia, and southern Russia to Poland.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Hemipilia

Sunlight

Full shade

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

North-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H1a

Plant details

Hemipilia gracilis size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Clump forming, Spreading branched

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Conservatory and greenhouse

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Hemipilia gracilis

Propagation

Division

Pest resistance

Susceptible to mealybugs and scale insects

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions