Overview

Sudamerlycaste costata is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Sudamerlycaste, part of the Orchidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Sudamerlycaste costata grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include ornamental.

About

Sudamerlycaste costata is a clump-forming orchid cultivar known for its deciduous foliage. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, favouring fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. This plant is hardy to UK zone H1a and is best propagated by division in early spring. Sudamerlycaste costata is valued as an ornamental, with interest during the spring and summer seasons.

About the genus

Ida, synonym Sudamerlycaste, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. It consists of approximately 45 species and hybrids. The genus was split off from Lycaste in the early 2000s.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Sudamerlycaste

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H1a

Plant details

Sudamerlycaste costata size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Ornamental

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Sudamerlycaste costata

Propagation

Division in early spring

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions