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× Oncidopsis Nelly Isler gx

Nelly Isler gx AGM is a vigorous, free-flowering epiphytic orchid to 25cm tall with ovoid pseudobulbs, each with 2-3 leaves to 20cm long. It bears spikes of fragrant, long-lasting, bright carmine-red flowers with a striking yellow blotch in the centre of the flower, the lip is a light pink colour with bold waterfall markings and attractive carmine spots and blotches; flowers can appear at any time of year and will last for a number of weeks

Synonyms
× Burrageara Nelly Isler gx
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Moisture
Well–drained
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Red Yellow Green Yellow
Summer Green Red Yellow Green Yellow
Autumn Green Red Yellow Green Yellow
Winter Green Red Yellow Green Yellow
Position
  • Partial shade
Aspect

North–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Hardiness
H1A
Botanical details
Family
Orchidaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Columnar upright
Genus

x Oncidopsis is a hybrid genus between Oncidium and Miltonopsis epiphytic orchids. 2-3 leathery leaves are borne by each ovoid pseudobulb which form large clumps when mature. White pink or red flowers are born in arching racemes from the bases of the pseudobulbs

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in epiphytic orchid compost , provide bright filtered light, good ventilation and in spring and summer water freely as compost dries out, use half strength orchid fertiliser at every third watering and mist daily for high humidity. Reduce watering in winter and allow a 4 week period of day time temperature around 10°C to encourage flowering. Re-pot every 2-3 years as the new growths are emerging from the base of the pseudobulbs before flowering

Propagation

Propagate by division when plants are large enough to be divided into clumps of 2 - 3 pseudobulbs

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning

No pruning required, remove spent flower spikes

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, glasshouse red spider mite and mealybugs

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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