Orchid, Bratonia Charles M. Fitch 'Izumi'

Bratonia

Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Synonym
Miltassia Charles M. Fitch
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Pale Green
Lavender
Maroon/Burgundy
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Pompano Beach, Florida

Winter Park, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) | January 2005 | positive

A wonderful plant. The clone 'Izumi' has won an Award of Merit from the American Orchid Society. The hybrid was made by crossing Milton...Read More

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Shelburne Falls, MA (Zone 5a) | January 2005 | positive

Very striking, multiple blooms on tall spikes. Mine has 3 spikes this year. Flowers are three inches, purple, and star shaped. Easy to grow.

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