About
A dwarf, compact, deciduous orchid from Taiwan with a single, flattened, leathery pseudobulb bearing a single, small, elliptic leaf and a solitary, large, relatively showy, lilac-pink flower with a white, fringed lip in late spring. A choice Pleione for a cool, lightly shaded alpine house or peat bed.
About the genus
Hornstedtia is a genus containing species of varied habit, from compact perennials to larger woody plants. Members are valued in horticulture for their flowers, foliage, or overall form and are found in diverse habitats worldwide
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.