Delicate Violet Orchid

Delicate Violet Orchid Care

Ionopsis Utricularioides

Other names: Delicate Ionopsis Orchid, Delicate Ionopsis

What is the plant

Ionopsis utricularioides is native to the state of Florida in the USA, the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America and south to South America. These plants usually grow below 1000 m, but in some habitats they are found even at heights of 1300-1500 m. They are usually attached to twigs and boughs of trees or shrubs growing along streams in wet areas but with a relatively dry winter. In damp forests this species quickly becomes a weed, growing on hedges and decorative trees and shrubs.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

16°C - 23°C

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
In natural habitat, rainfall is moderate to heavy for most of the year, and a slightly drier period occurs at the end of winter and early spring. The cultivated plants should be abundantly watered during active growth, but excellent drainage is required. Starting in late autumn, when new growths reach maturity, you should reduce the amount of water, but you should never dry up completely.
Fertilizer
During the active growth, the plants should be fertilized every week 1/4-1/2 of the recommended dose of fertilizer for orchids.
Sunlight
Ionopsis utricularioides needs a light level of 15000-25000 lux.

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Soil
Ionopsis utricularioides are generally grown on rootstocks.
Temperature
The average temperature of the summer day is 27 ° C, the night 19-20 ° C, giving a daily difference of 7-8 ° C. The average temperature of the winter day is 21-23 ° C, night 16 ° C, giving a daily difference of 5-7 ° C.
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