Overview
x Odontioda Devossiana gx is a plant with a climbing habit in the genus Odontioda, part of the Orchidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. x Odontioda Devossiana 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 Odontioda Devossiana gx is a climbing orchid cultivar belonging to the Odontioda genus, known for its deciduous foliage. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, favouring fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H6, this cultivar 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 Odontioda
- 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 Odontioda Devossiana gx size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Climbing
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for x Odontioda Devossiana 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 Odontioda Devossiana gx?
x Odontioda Devossiana gx prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does x Odontioda Devossiana gx need?
x Odontioda Devossiana gx grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is x Odontioda Devossiana gx hardy in the UK?
x Odontioda Devossiana 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 Odontioda Devossiana gx?
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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