Overview

Miltonia Beall's Apache Tears gx 'Unicorn Falls' is a plant with a clump-forming habit in the genus Miltonia, part of the Orchidaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Miltonia Beall's Apache Tears gx 'Unicorn Falls' grows best in full shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1b. Suggested uses include indoor plant.

About

Miltonia Beall's Apache Tears gx 'Unicorn Falls' is a clump-forming evergreen orchid cultivar from the genus Miltonia, belonging to the Orchidaceae family. It thrives best as an indoor plant in fertile, well-drained loam soil with neutral pH and consistent moisture. This cultivar prefers full shade and a sheltered, south-facing aspect. It is hardy to UK zone H1b and is typically propagated by division. Its seasons of interest are spring and summer.

About the genus

Miltonia, abbreviated Milt. in the horticultural trade, is an orchid genus comprising twelve epiphyte species and eight natural hybrids. The miltonias are exclusively inhabitants of Brazil, except for one species whose range extends from Brazil into the northeast of Argentina and the east of Paraguay.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Miltonia

Sunlight
Full shade
Soil type
Loam
Soil pH
Neutral
Soil moisture
Moist
Aspect
South-facing
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness
H1b

Plant details

Miltonia Beall's Apache Tears gx 'Unicorn Falls' size, habit and characteristics

Habit
Clump-forming
Foliage
Evergreen
Suggested uses
Indoor plant

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Miltonia Beall's Apache Tears gx 'Unicorn Falls'

Propagation
Division
Pest resistance
Susceptible to aphids, spider mites
Disease resistance
Susceptible to root rot

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Miltonia Beall's Apache Tears gx 'Unicorn Falls'?

Miltonia Beall's Apache Tears gx 'Unicorn Falls' prefers full shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Miltonia Beall's Apache Tears gx 'Unicorn Falls' need?

Miltonia Beall's Apache Tears gx 'Unicorn Falls' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist.

Is Miltonia Beall's Apache Tears gx 'Unicorn Falls' hardy in the UK?

Miltonia Beall's Apache Tears gx 'Unicorn Falls' has an RHS hardiness rating of H1b, meaning it needs subtropical warmth of 10–15°C and must be grown under glass in the UK.

How do I propagate Miltonia Beall's Apache Tears gx 'Unicorn Falls'?

Division.