Overview
Pleione Suswa gx 'Sand Plover' is a clump forming alpine rockery in the genus Pleione, part of the Orchidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Pleione Suswa gx 'Sand Plover' 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 Suswa gx 'Sand Plover' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Pleione genus, which comprises deciduous orchids with pseudobulbs and one or two elongated leaves. This orchid produces solitary flowers on short stems and thrives in well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acid to neutral pH. Suitable for alpine rockeries or conservatory greenhouses, it prefers partial shade with a sheltered aspect facing east or west. Hardy to UK zone H3, it can be cultivated in orchid bark under bright indirect light and propagated by division of pseudobulbs. It offers year-round interest across all seasons.
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 Suswa gx 'Sand Plover' 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 Suswa gx 'Sand Plover'
- 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 Suswa gx 'Sand Plover'?
Pleione Suswa gx 'Sand Plover' prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Pleione Suswa gx 'Sand Plover' need?
Pleione Suswa gx 'Sand Plover' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Pleione Suswa gx 'Sand Plover' hardy in the UK?
Pleione Suswa gx 'Sand Plover' 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 Suswa gx 'Sand Plover'?
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'