pleione Tongariro gx

Plant in mid-spring. Grow in sharply-drained, moderately-fertile, leafy, humus-rich soil in a sheltered spot in partial shade. In cold areas, protect from severe weather and winter wet. Can be grown in a shallow container of orchid compost indoors in a cool place. Only water when new growth appears

No pruning required

Propagate by division of pseudobulbs

Aphids, glasshouse red spider mite, slugs and mealybugs may be a problem

Generally disease free