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

Synonym:Sophronia violacea

Synonym:Sophronitella violacea

Synonym:Sophronitis violacea

Synonym:Sophronitis violacea var. alba

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Medium Purple

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Blooms repeatedly

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting