Overview

Pleurothallis sclerophylla is a plant with a clump-forming habit in the genus Pleurothallis, part of the Orchidaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Pleurothallis sclerophylla grows best in full shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include ornamental.

About

Pleurothallis sclerophylla is a clump-forming evergreen orchid cultivar belonging to the genus Pleurothallis. It thrives in full shade, ideally on a north-facing aspect with sheltered exposure. This cultivar prefers moist, neutral loam soil and is hardy to UK zone H3. Best grown as an ornamental plant, it is recommended to plant it in well-drained soil and water during establishment. Interest in this cultivar is mainly during spring and summer, and it can be propagated by division.

About the genus

Pleurothallis is a genus of orchids commonly called bonnet orchids. The genus name is derived from the Greek word pleurothallos, meaning "riblike branches". This refers to the rib-like stems of many species.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Pleurothallis

Sunlight

Full shade

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist

Aspect

North-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H3

Plant details

Pleurothallis sclerophylla size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Clump-forming

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Ornamental

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Pleurothallis sclerophylla

Propagation

Division

Pest resistance

Susceptible to spider mites

Disease resistance

Susceptible to root rot

Frequently asked questions