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Isabelia virginalis

Isabelia virginalis

Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Asparagales
Family:Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Epidendreae
SubTribe: Laeliinae
Genus: Isabelia
Species: I. virginalis
Alliance:
Binomial name
Isabelia virginalis
Kraenzl. 1897


Isabelia virginalis is a species in the genus Isabelia.

Description[]

Plant blooms from late fall to spring with a single 1 cm wide flower.

Distribution[]

Plants are found growing in sandstone crevices in Eastern Brazilian.

Culture[]

Plants are grown in cool to warm conditions with shade to moderate light. They are usually grown mounted on cork or bark with sphagnum moss. Plants should be watered regularly. Keep the mix moist but not wet. The plant can also take dryouts between waterings. Keep the plant in an area with good air circulation.

Naming[]

Common Names:The Virgin Isabella orchid

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