Overview
x Odontioda 'Jan' is a plant with a climbing habit in the genus Odontioda, part of the Orchidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. x Odontioda 'Jan' 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 'Jan' is a climbing orchid cultivar belonging to the genus Odontioda in the Orchidaceae family. It is deciduous and thrives in full sun, ideally in a south-facing, sheltered position. This cultivar prefers moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH and is hardy to UK zone H6. It is suitable for cottage and informal gardens, wildlife gardens, and wall side borders. Interest in this plant is mainly during spring and summer. Cultivation involves planting in well-drained soil with watering during establishment, and propagation can be done by various cutting methods or seed with stratification.
About the genus
× Odontioda, abbreviated Oda. in horticulture, was a nothogenus of orchids, set up for plants produced by crosses between the genera Odontoglossum and Cochlioda. As of April 2026, both genera were treated as synonyms of Oncidium, so that plants treated formerly as × Odontioda fall within Oncidium.
Wikipedia contributors, "× Odontioda", CC BY-SA 4.0 — × Odontioda
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 'Jan' 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 'Jan'
- 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 'Jan'?
x Odontioda 'Jan' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does x Odontioda 'Jan' need?
x Odontioda 'Jan' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is x Odontioda 'Jan' hardy in the UK?
x Odontioda 'Jan' 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 'Jan'?
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 Odontioda genus
- x Odontioda (_Odontoglossum_ Ardentissimum gx x _O._ Philomel gx 'Michie Donning')
- x Odontioda La Hougue Bie gx 'Saint Helier'