Overview
x Brassocattleya Binosa gx 'Kirk' is a climbing conservatory greenhouse in the genus Brassocattleya, part of the Orchidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. x Brassocattleya Binosa gx 'Kirk' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens and wall side borders.
About
x Brassocattleya Binosa gx 'Kirk' is a climbing orchid cultivar from the Brassocattleya genus, known for its deciduous foliage. It thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Suitable for conservatories, greenhouses, and as a houseplant, it is hardy to UK zone H6. This cultivar is best used in cottage and informal gardens, wildlife gardens, and wall side borders, with interest during spring and summer. Propagation can be done through softwood or hardwood cuttings, chip budding, or seed requiring stratification.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Brassocattleya
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
x Brassocattleya Binosa gx 'Kirk' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
- Habit
- Climbing
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for x Brassocattleya Binosa gx 'Kirk'
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings in early to mid spring, Hardwood cuttings in late summer to autumn, Chip budding in summer, Seed propagation (requires stratification)
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Rose leafhopper, Glasshouse red spider mite, Scale insects, Caterpillars, Large rose sawfly, Rose slugworm sawfly, Rose leaf-rolling sawfly, Deer, Rabbits
- Disease resistance
- Rose black spot, Rose rust, Replant disease, Rose dieback, Rose powdery mildew, Honey fungus, Rose blindness, Flower balling
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant x Brassocattleya Binosa gx 'Kirk'?
x Brassocattleya Binosa gx 'Kirk' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does x Brassocattleya Binosa gx 'Kirk' need?
x Brassocattleya Binosa gx 'Kirk' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is x Brassocattleya Binosa gx 'Kirk' hardy in the UK?
x Brassocattleya Binosa gx 'Kirk' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate x Brassocattleya Binosa gx 'Kirk'?
Softwood cuttings in early to mid spring, Hardwood cuttings in late summer to autumn, Chip budding in summer, Seed propagation (requires stratification).
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