Overview
x Beallara Tahoma Glacier gx 'Sugar Sweet' is a columnar upright conservatory greenhouse in the genus Beallara, part of the Orchidaceae family, with deciduous, evergreen foliage. x Beallara Tahoma Glacier gx 'Sugar Sweet' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include houseplants and conservatory and greenhouse.
About
x Beallara Tahoma Glacier gx 'Sugar Sweet' is a cultivar of the Beallara genus, a group of orchids known for their elongated, strap-like leaves and slender stems that carry clusters of aromatic flowers. This cultivar is suited for growing in conservatories, greenhouses, or as a houseplant, thriving in bright indirect light and orchid compost. It has a columnar upright habit and can be grown in a variety of soil types, provided they are moist but well-drained. 'Sugar Sweet' is of interest during spring and summer and requires protection as it is hardy to H1a conditions.
About the genus
× Beallara, abbreviated Bllra. in the horticultural trade, was the nothogenus for intergeneric hybrids between the orchid genera Brassia, Cochlioda, Miltonia and Odontoglossum. As Cochlioda and Odontoglossum have been synonymized with Oncidium, the current genera involved are Brassia x Miltonia × Oncidium, so the correct genus name is × Aliceara.
Wikipedia contributors, "× Beallara", CC BY-SA 4.0 — × Beallara
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Beallara
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North, South, East, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1a
Plant details
x Beallara Tahoma Glacier gx 'Sugar Sweet' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous, Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Houseplants, Conservatory and greenhouse
Care notes
Pruning and caring for x Beallara Tahoma Glacier gx 'Sugar Sweet'
- Propagation
- Seed, Offsets
- Pest resistance
- Mealybugs, Aphids, Scale insects
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant x Beallara Tahoma Glacier gx 'Sugar Sweet'?
x Beallara Tahoma Glacier gx 'Sugar Sweet' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does x Beallara Tahoma Glacier gx 'Sugar Sweet' need?
x Beallara Tahoma Glacier gx 'Sugar Sweet' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is x Beallara Tahoma Glacier gx 'Sugar Sweet' hardy in the UK?
x Beallara Tahoma Glacier gx 'Sugar Sweet' 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 Beallara Tahoma Glacier gx 'Sugar Sweet'?
Seed, Offsets.