× 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
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| 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
H1ABotanical 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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