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X Burrageara Nelly Isler gx (Burrageara Nelly Isler)
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4 hours care
per year
per year
0.5m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
X Burrageara Nelly Isler gx
Other names
Burrageara Nelly Isler, X Oncidopsis Nelly Isler gx
Genus
X Burrageara X Burrageara
Variety or Cultivar
Nelly Isler _ Nelly Isler is an epiphytic orchid with somewhat flat, ovoid psuedobulbs bearing broadly linear, mid-green leaves and, two to three times throughout the year, racemes of fragrant, bright red flowers with spotted lips and yellow centres.
X Burrageara Nelly Isler gx is: Evergreen
Habit
Arching, Upright
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Red in All seasons
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs
Diseases
May suffer from virus.
General care
Pruning
Divide when the plant fills its container and spills over the sides.
Propagation
Divide when plants overflow their containers.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
X Burrageara Nelly Isler gx (Burrageara Nelly Isler) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Containers, Greenhouse, Indoor
Cultivation
Grow in pots of epiphytic orchid compost under glass from 13-24ºC in filtered light. In summer, provide high humidity, mist daily, water freely, and feed a half-strength fertiliser every 3rd watering. In winter, give full light & water moderately.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Indoor unheated (H2)
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Botanical name
X Burrageara Nelly Isler gx
Other names
Burrageara Nelly Isler, X Oncidopsis Nelly Isler gx
Genus
X Burrageara X Burrageara
Variety or Cultivar
Nelly Isler _ Nelly Isler is an epiphytic orchid with somewhat flat, ovoid psuedobulbs bearing broadly linear, mid-green leaves and, two to three times throughout the year, racemes of fragrant, bright red flowers with spotted lips and yellow centres.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Arching, Upright
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Red in All seasons
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs
Diseases
May suffer from virus.
General care
Pruning
Divide when the plant fills its container and spills over the sides.
Propagation
Divide when plants overflow their containers.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
X Burrageara Nelly Isler gx (Burrageara Nelly Isler) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Containers, Greenhouse, Indoor
Cultivation
Grow in pots of epiphytic orchid compost under glass from 13-24ºC in filtered light. In summer, provide high humidity, mist daily, water freely, and feed a half-strength fertiliser every 3rd watering. In winter, give full light & water moderately.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Indoor unheated (H2)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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