About
A large, epiphytic orchid from Mexico and Central America (cow horn orchid) with very large, hollow, horn-shaped pseudobulbs and tall, arching panicles of large, showy flowers with white, rose-pink, and purple markings and a large, ruffled lip. A dramatic specimen orchid for warm glasshouses.
About the genus
Lonicera can be deciduous and evergreen shrubs, or climbers with twining stems. The tubular or two-lipped flowers, often very fragrant, are followed by red or black berries
Plant details
Suggested usesWalls, fences, pergolas.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in fertile, well-drained soil. Provide support.
PruningTrain and prune after flowering.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.