Overview

Thrixspermum is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Thrixspermum, part of the Orchidaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Thrixspermum grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include houseplant, conservatory and greenhouse.

About

Thrixspermum is a clump-forming evergreen orchid from the Orchidaceae family. It thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers well-drained, neutral loam soil. Suitable for cultivation as a houseplant, in conservatories, or greenhouses, it requires watering during establishment. Propagation can be achieved through leaf cuttings, suckers, or division. This cultivar is of interest during the spring and summer seasons and has a UK hardiness rating of H1a.

About the genus

Thrixspermum, commonly known as hairseeds or 白点兰属 , is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytes, lithophytes or terrestrial plants with flat, leathery leaves and short-lived flowers with the sepals and petals more or less similar to each other. The labellum is rigidly fixed to the column and has three lobes.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Thrixspermum

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H1a

Plant details

Thrixspermum size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Houseplant, Conservatory, Greenhouse

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Thrixspermum

Propagation

Leaf cuttings, Suckers, Division

Pest resistance

Susceptible to vine weevil

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

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