Overview
x Sophrolaeliocattleya Lutetia gx is a plant with a climbing habit in the genus Sophrolaeliocattleya, part of the Orchidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. x Sophrolaeliocattleya Lutetia 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 Sophrolaeliocattleya Lutetia gx is a climbing orchid cultivar with deciduous foliage, belonging to the genus Sophrolaeliocattleya in the Orchidaceae family. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring 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. This cultivar is of interest during spring and summer and can be propagated by softwood and hardwood cuttings, chip budding, or seed propagation with stratification.
About the genus
× Sophrolaeliocattleya, abbreviated as Slc. in the horticultural trade, was a nothogenus of artificial intergeneric orchid hybrids. As of 2008, the genus Sophronitis was merged into Cattleya, so that the genus × Sophrolaeliocattleya was defunct, many plants now belonging to × Laeliocattleya.
Wikipedia contributors, "× Sophrolaeliocattleya", CC BY-SA 4.0 — × Sophrolaeliocattleya
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Sophrolaeliocattleya
- 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 Sophrolaeliocattleya Lutetia 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 Sophrolaeliocattleya Lutetia 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 Sophrolaeliocattleya Lutetia gx?
x Sophrolaeliocattleya Lutetia gx prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does x Sophrolaeliocattleya Lutetia gx need?
x Sophrolaeliocattleya Lutetia gx grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is x Sophrolaeliocattleya Lutetia gx hardy in the UK?
x Sophrolaeliocattleya Lutetia 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 Sophrolaeliocattleya Lutetia gx?
Softwood cuttings in early to mid spring, Hardwood cuttings in late summer to autumn, Chip budding in summer, Seed propagation (requires stratification).