Isabelia virginalis

[AnonYMouse]

Originally Posted by Luis Renato

Well, my cultivation is very simple. I keep this species in the shadow, near a little lake that I have in my greenhouse. I use Peters 20 20 20 twice a month. And this is it!

I live about 700km far from Iguazu fall's. It's a great place to visit!

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Thanks for the info. I was going to up the light from its current frosted window, maybe not now.

You are lucky, Iguazu falls is on my bucket list. So far away from here but someday!

[LouiseinMiami]

I live in Miami, FL. Hot and humid. I bought my Isabelia virginalis from Andy's Orchids last fall 2012. I finally gave it to a close friend who believes in growing plants hard. They have to fend for themselves. It is in direct sun and only watered by the rain. Up until this month of July 2013 it has not had any water unless I give it some. The bulbs are dried out, grasses are scarce and no flowers. I must admit the little sweaters around the bulbs are becoming golden looking. Quiet nice. Since it has rained maybe the hard growth pattern will send up some shoots. I'm looking for another plant since I gave mine away in a trade.
Your's is a beautiful specimen. Thanks for sharing.

[theroc1217]

They're cheap(er) from Orchids limited.

[Picotee]

That is a lovely specimen. I've always wanted to see one up close and personal but never have.

[GardenTheater]

Fantastic. Love the blooms and lattice.

[nikkik]

Your plant is sensational! I just bought one two weeks ago, I hope one day mine will have that many growths and flowers! Great job!

[spetrizio]

exceptionally.
very very nice.

[Luis Renato]

Originally Posted by LouiseinMiami

I live in Miami, FL. Hot and humid. I bought my Isabelia virginalis from Andy's Orchids last fall 2012. I finally gave it to a close friend who believes in growing plants hard. They have to fend for themselves. It is in direct sun and only watered by the rain. Up until this month of July 2013 it has not had any water unless I give it some. The bulbs are dried out, grasses are scarce and no flowers. I must admit the little sweaters around the bulbs are becoming golden looking. Quiet nice. Since it has rained maybe the hard growth pattern will send up some shoots. I'm looking for another plant since I gave mine away in a trade.
Your's is a beautiful specimen. Thanks for sharing.

I have a similar problem... two years without a single flower.

Originally Posted by nikkik

Your plant is sensational! I just bought one two weeks ago, I hope one day mine will have that many growths and flowers! Great job!

Thank you

Originally Posted by spetrizio

exceptionally.
very very nice.

thank you

[Picotee]

Ooohhhh that's simply wonderful!