Overview
x Aeridovanda Crownfox Delicado gx 'Chelsea' is a plant with a columnar upright habit in the genus Aeridovanda, part of the Orchidaceae family, with evergreen foliage. x Aeridovanda Crownfox Delicado gx 'Chelsea' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include houseplants and conservatory and greenhouse.
About
x Aeridovanda Crownfox Delicado gx 'Chelsea' is a cultivar of the Aeridovanda genus, a group of evergreen orchids with a columnar upright habit. This plant thrives in full sun or partial shade, ideally in a sheltered position with a south, east, or west-facing aspect. It prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Suitable for cultivation in greenhouses, conservatories, or as a houseplant, it is hardy to UK zone H1a. Interest in this cultivar is primarily during spring and summer, and propagation is achieved by seed in controlled environments or by separating offsets in spring.
About the genus
× Aeridovanda, abbreviated in trade journals Aerdv, is an intergeneric hybrid between the orchid genera Aerides and Vanda. It is now the accepted name for several former hybrid genera, since Ascocentrum and Neofinetia are now both synonymous with Vanda.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Aeridovanda
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1a
Plant details
x Aeridovanda Crownfox Delicado gx 'Chelsea' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Houseplants, Conservatory and greenhouse
Care notes
Pruning and caring for x Aeridovanda Crownfox Delicado gx 'Chelsea'
- Propagation
- By seed in controlled environments, by separating offsets in spring
- Pest resistance
- Mealybugs, aphids, scale insects
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant x Aeridovanda Crownfox Delicado gx 'Chelsea'?
x Aeridovanda Crownfox Delicado gx 'Chelsea' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does x Aeridovanda Crownfox Delicado gx 'Chelsea' need?
x Aeridovanda Crownfox Delicado gx 'Chelsea' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is x Aeridovanda Crownfox Delicado gx 'Chelsea' hardy in the UK?
x Aeridovanda Crownfox Delicado gx 'Chelsea' has an RHS hardiness rating of H1a, meaning it needs tropical warmth above 15°C and must be grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate x Aeridovanda Crownfox Delicado gx 'Chelsea'?
By seed in controlled environments, by separating offsets in spring.