Delicate Violet Orchid (Ionopsis utricularioides)
Delicate Violet Orchid (Ionopsis utricularioides) is a small, epiphytic orchid native to the Americas, known for its delicate, fragrant flowers.
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Sunlight
Provide bright, indirect light.
Watering
Water when the potting medium is nearly dry.
Soil
Requires a well-draining orchid mix, typically bark-based, to mimic its epiphytic nature.
Temperature
Prefers intermediate temperatures.
Habitat
Greenhouse, Indoor
Fertilizer
Feed with diluted orchid fertilizer during active growth.
Care Requirements
Provide bright, indirect light.
Avoid direct sunlight.
Water when the potting medium is nearly dry.
Reduce watering in cooler months.
Requires a well-draining orchid mix, typically bark-based, to mimic its epiphytic nature.
Prefers intermediate temperatures.
Ideal range is 18-24°C.
Greenhouse, Indoor
Feed with diluted orchid fertilizer during active growth.
Reduce feeding in winter.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Hanging
Plant Environment
Greenhouse, Indoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
15-30 cm
Spread
10-20 cm
Growth Rate
Slow
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Linear
Flower Size
1-2 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
30000
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classLiliopsida
- orderAsparagales
- familyOrchidaceae
- genusIonopsis
- speciesIonopsis utricularioides
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No