Overview

Rhyncholaelia glauca var. alba is a plant with a epiphytic habit in the genus Rhyncholaelia, part of the Orchidaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Rhyncholaelia glauca var. alba grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include indoor plant.

About

Rhyncholaelia glauca var. alba is an epiphytic orchid cultivar known for its evergreen foliage. It thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with neutral pH and moderate moisture. This cultivar is hardy to UK zone H3 and is best suited as an indoor plant. It is typically of interest during the spring and summer seasons and can be propagated by division or backbulbs.

About the genus

Rhyncholaelia, abbreviated Rl. in the horticultural trade, is a genus of orchids, comprising two species. They are distributed in Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and Honduras.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Rhyncholaelia

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moderate

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H3

Plant details

Rhyncholaelia glauca var. alba size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Epiphytic

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Indoor plant

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Rhyncholaelia glauca var. alba

Propagation

Division, backbulbs

Pest resistance

Moderate

Disease resistance

Moderate

Frequently asked questions