Species Orchid, Isabelia

Isabeliaviolacea

Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Isabelia (iz-uh-BEL-ee-uh)
Species
violacea (vy-oh-LAH-see-uh)
Synonym
Isabelia violacea f. alba
Sophronia violacea
Sophronitella violacea
Sophronitis violacea
Sophronitis violacea var. alba
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

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Port St Lucie, FL (Zone 10a) | April 2010 | positive

A mighty mite. This little plant is tough and occupies an upper area of my greenhouse. It can take some really tough conditions. The c...Read More

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