About
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 scented, 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.
About the genus
× 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
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectNorth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1A
Plant details
Plant typeHouseplants, Conservatory Greenhouse
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow 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
PruningNo pruning required, remove spent flower spikes
PropagationPropagate by division when plants are large enough to be divided into clumps of 2 - 3 pseudobulbs
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, glasshouse red spider mite and mealybugs
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free