About
An evergreen, epiphytic orchid to around 35cm with long, thin pseudobulbs and strap-shaped leaves. Flowers, 9cm across, appear mostly in mid- to late summer and have five narrow, radiating, yellow-green petals and a large, white lip with purple speckles.
About the genus
A genus of hybrid, deciduous flowering trees with long, tapered dark green foliage and large, frilly pink or white flowers with striped throats, appearing in the summer and autumn
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1B
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationGrow in epiphytic orchid compost in a pot or planting basket. From late spring to summer keep in partial shade with good ventilation, day temperatures 18°C-25°C and night 13°C-15°C; water freely, adding orchid fertiliser every third watering, and provide high humidity by misting twice daily. From autumn to early spring keep on the dry side, in well-lit conditions. See indoor orchid cultivation
PruningNo pruning required, cut down flowered stems as necessary
PropagationPropagate by division when the plant over-fills the pot
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, glasshouse red spider mite and mealybugs
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free