Overview
Pleione Sunisa gx is a clump forming alpine rockery in the genus Pleione, part of the Orchidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Pleione Sunisa gx grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include patio and container plants and rock garden.
About
Pleione Sunisa gx is a clump-forming cultivar of the Pleione genus, which belongs to the Orchidaceae family. Like other Pleione orchids, it is deciduous and produces pseudobulbs that bear one or two elongated leaves. This cultivar thrives in partial shade with a west- or east-facing aspect and prefers sheltered conditions. It grows best in well-drained loam or sandy soil with an acid to neutral pH. Suitable for patios, containers, and rock gardens, Pleione Sunisa gx is hardy to UK zone H3 and can be propagated by division of pseudobulbs. It offers seasonal interest throughout spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Pleione
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Pleione Sunisa gx size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Alpine Rockery, Conservatory Greenhouse
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Pleione Sunisa gx
- Propagation
- Division of pseudobulbs
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, glasshouse red spider mite, slugs, mealybugs
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Pleione Sunisa gx?
Pleione Sunisa gx prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Pleione Sunisa gx need?
Pleione Sunisa gx grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Pleione Sunisa gx hardy in the UK?
Pleione Sunisa gx has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Pleione Sunisa gx?
Division of pseudobulbs.
More in the Pleione genus
- Pleione bulbocodioides 'Yunnan'
- Pleione coronaria
- Pleione maculata 'Arthuriana'
- Pleione pleionoides
- Pleione 'Verdi'
- Pleione Alishan gx 'Mount Fuji'
- Pleione Fuego gx
- Pleione Irazu gx 'Irazu Violet'