About
This elegant orchid, reaching 20-60cm, with fleshy leaves, flower stems. It bears intricate flowers. 'Sweet Lips' is valued in garden settings.
About the genus
Schizanthus are showly annuals with pinnately dissected leaves and terminal clusters of orchid-like, 2-lipped flowers in a wide range of colours and often with a contrasting eye, from spring to autumn
Plant details
Suggested usesContainers, houseplants
Care notes
CultivationOrchid bark, bright indirect light
PruningRemove spent spikes
PropagationDivide pseudobulbs
Pest resistanceMealybugs
Disease resistanceRoot rot if overwatered