• Ionopsis utricularioides
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Ionopsis utricularioides

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    Plant Care Tips

    Sunlight
    Tolerates low sunlight or fluorescent light, but will thrive in medium, indirect light. Direct, bright sunlight should be avoided.

    Maintenance
    Water when top two inches of soil are dry. Water thoroughly.

    Temperature
    Does well at room temperature between 60°F - 77°F. Cold temperatures should be avoided.

    Humidity
    Prefers higher levels of humidity, around 75% or above.
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    Ionopsis utricularioides

    Product Details

    Ionopsis utricularioides, the twig orchid, is a secret agent of the orchid world. Its plain little fan of leaves and wiry, twig-like spike look like nothing — until one morning it erupts into a cloud of dozens of lavender flowers with broad, lobed lips. These sell out at every show, and most visitors have never seen one before.

    Native from Florida and the Caribbean through Central and South America, it grows as a twig epiphyte on branches, often above water, where humidity is high but roots dry fast. Grow bare-root on a mount or in a small basket, water daily, and keep it out of harsh direct sun. Fertilizer is optional.

    Blooming size — photos are representative of the plant size and maturity available. Compact plants in 3–4" baskets or on plastic slabs.

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