Overview

Phalaenopsis (Temple Cloud gx x Violacea gx x Lueddemanniana gx) is a columnar upright conservatory greenhouse in the genus Phalaenopsis, part of the Orchidaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Phalaenopsis (Temple Cloud gx x Violacea gx x Lueddemanniana gx) grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include houseplants and conservatory and greenhouse.

About

Phalaenopsis (Temple Cloud gx x Violacea gx x Lueddemanniana gx) is a Phalaenopsis hybrid orchid with a columnar upright habit and evergreen leaves, producing long-lasting, flat flowers on erect stems. It is grown for use in conservatories and as a houseplant where light, shelter and steady conditions can be provided. Flowering occurs January to June. Plants suit east- or west-facing, partially shaded positions in a sheltered spot.

About the genus

Phalaenopsis, also known as moth orchids, is a genus of about seventy species of plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are monopodial epiphytes or lithophytes with long, coarse roots, short, leafy stems and long-lasting, flat flowers arranged in a flowering stem that often branches near the end. Orchids in this genus are native to Asia, New Guinea, and Australia, but mostly occur in Indonesia and the Philippines.

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In the garden

Phalaenopsis (Temple Cloud gx x Violacea gx x Lueddemanniana gx) belongs to the Orchidaceae and is cultivated primarily as a conservatory or houseplant. It carries a columnar upright habit with evergreen foliage and sets flat, long-lasting blooms that appear on erect flowering stems between January and June. Provide partial shade and a sheltered position, ideally on an east- or west-facing windowsill where bright, indirect light is available. Use a neutral, loam-based medium that drains well; consistent moisture is important but the compost must not remain waterlogged. Keep the plant in conditions suited to H1a (tender) — indoors or in an unheated greenhouse that stays clear of frost and cold draughts. This Phalaenopsis is intended for conservatories, greenhouses and indoor display rather than outdoor borders; an east- or west-facing windowsill or a sheltered greenhouse bench will suit it best. Its upright form and evergreen leaves make it straightforward to place among other houseplants, and the January–June flowering period means you can expect blooms through late winter into early summer when many other houseplants are quiet.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Phalaenopsis

Sunlight

Partial shade

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

East-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H1a

Plant details

Phalaenopsis (Temple Cloud gx x Violacea gx x Lueddemanniana gx) size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants

Habit

Columnar upright

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Houseplants, Conservatory and greenhouse

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Phalaenopsis (Temple Cloud gx x Violacea gx x Lueddemanniana gx)

Propagation

Keiki removal

Pest resistance

Mealybugs, aphids, scale insects

Disease resistance

Bacterial rots

Frequently asked questions