Overview
x Brassocattleya Juno gx is a climbing conservatory greenhouse in the genus Brassocattleya, part of the Orchidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. x Brassocattleya Juno gx 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 Juno gx is a climbing orchid cultivar belonging to the genus Brassocattleya in the Orchidaceae family. It has deciduous foliage and thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect. This cultivar prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for cottage and informal gardens, wildlife gardens, and wall side borders. Its season of interest spans spring and summer, and it can be propagated through various methods including softwood and hardwood cuttings, chip budding, and seed propagation 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 Juno gx 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 Juno gx
- 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 Juno gx?
x Brassocattleya Juno gx prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does x Brassocattleya Juno gx need?
x Brassocattleya Juno gx grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is x Brassocattleya Juno gx hardy in the UK?
x Brassocattleya Juno gx 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 Juno gx?
Softwood cuttings in early to mid spring, Hardwood cuttings in late summer to autumn, Chip budding in summer, Seed propagation (requires stratification).
More in the Brassocattleya genus
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- x Brassocattleya Pyrrha gx
- x Brassocattleya Snowflake gx 'Purity'
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