About
An elegant, large-growing orchid from cool, shaded mountain forests of China and Yunnan, with cane-like stems bearing linear, pale green leaves and single, delicate flowers with narrow, greenish-yellow tepals and a fringed, white labellum veined with purple. A choice specialist for a cool, humid tropical glasshouse collection.
About the genus
Horkelia is a genus of plants encompassing species that may be herbaceous, shrubby, or woody. They are grown for their ornamental flowers, foliage, or fruit, and vary in hardiness and cultural requirements
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.