About

An ornamental climber, reaching 300-600cm, with twining stems with foliage. It produces flowers along stems. 'Highcliffe Castle' is valued in garden settings.

About the genus

Renanthera is a genus of large, scrambling epiphytic and terrestrial orchids native to China and the Himalayas. Orchids within this genus produce branched stems with an abundance of flowers in shades of yellow, orange of red.

Plant details

Suggested usesWalls, pergolas

Care notes

CultivationFertile soil, roots in shade
PruningPrune to control
PropagationCuttings or layering
Pest resistancePest-free
Disease resistanceMildew possible