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.