Overview

Promenaea Norman Gaunt gx 'Malvern' is a plant with a columnar upright habit in the genus Promenaea, part of the Orchidaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Promenaea Norman Gaunt gx 'Malvern' grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include houseplant.

About

Promenaea Norman Gaunt gx 'Malvern' is a cultivar of the Promenaea genus, which belongs to the Orchidaceae family. This plant has a columnar upright habit with evergreen foliage, making it suitable as a houseplant. It thrives in partial shade with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil that is neutral in pH and kept moist. Hardy to UK zone H1a, it is best grown indoors and can be propagated by division. Its season of interest spans spring and summer.

About the genus

Promenaea is a genus of flowering plants from the orchid family, Orchidaceae. It contains 18 currently accepted species, all endemic to Brazil.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Promenaea

Sunlight

Partial shade

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H1a

Plant details

Promenaea Norman Gaunt gx 'Malvern' size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Columnar upright

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Houseplant

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Promenaea Norman Gaunt gx 'Malvern'

Propagation

Division

Pest resistance

Susceptible to mealybugs, aphids, and scale insects

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free; avoid watering centre of the leaf crown to prevent bacterial rots

Frequently asked questions