Overview

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

About

Kefersteinia lojae is a clump-forming orchid cultivar known for its evergreen foliage. It thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered exposure and prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Suitable for cultivation in conservatories, greenhouses, or as a houseplant, it is hardy to UK zone H1a. This cultivar is of interest during spring and summer and is typically propagated by division.

About the genus

Kefersteinia is a genus of flowering plants from the orchid family, Orchidaceae. It has about 40-50 species, widespread across much of Latin America. The genus was named for Keferstein of Kröllwitz, an orchidologist.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Kefersteinia

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H1a

Plant details

Kefersteinia lojae size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Conservatory, greenhouse, houseplant

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Kefersteinia lojae

Propagation

Division

Pest resistance

Susceptible to aphids, glasshouse red spider mite, scale insects, mealybugs

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions