Overview

Phragmipedium longifolium var. roezlii is a plant with a clump-forming habit in the genus Phragmipedium, part of the Orchidaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Phragmipedium longifolium var. roezlii grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1b. Suggested uses include ornamental.

About

Phragmipedium longifolium is a species of orchid ranging from Costa Rica to Ecuador. Phragmipedium longifolium is a herb found natively in the coastal and Andean regions of Ecuador, among other surrounding countries.

About the genus

Phragmipedium is a genus of the Orchid family (Orchidaceae) and the only genus comprised in the tribe Phragmipedieae and subtribe Phragmipediinae. The name of the genus is derived from the Greek phragma, which means "division", and pedium, which means "slipper". It is abbreviated 'Phrag' in trade journals.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Phragmipedium

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H1b

Plant details

Phragmipedium longifolium var. roezlii size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Clump-forming

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Ornamental

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Phragmipedium longifolium var. roezlii

Propagation

Division

Pest resistance

High

Disease resistance

High

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