Charles M Fitch Izumi - Easy to Grow Spicy Fragrance

About this item

• This hybrid is very easy to grow but please be sure to avoid temps below 50 F. (Plants are NOT in-bud/bloom when shipped)
• Plants produce lavender to purple blooms that have a spicy fragrance. SD2 size plants are large seedlings, about two years from Blooming Size. Near Blooming Size plants are about 12 months from reaching Blooming Size. Please look at photos carefully to get an idea of sizes being offered.
• Some members of the Odontoglossum group (such as this Miltassia Charles M Fitch) may have spots on the leaves, especially on the tips, or some wrinkles on the bulbs. This is COMPLETELY NORMAL for these kinds of orchids, and does not mean the plant is unhealthy or diseased.
• How to grow: 1) Bright shady conditions (avoid direct sun) 2) Water once to twice a week during the growing season; let dry between waterings 3) Use chunky bark for plenty of aeration at the roots 4) Fertilize 2X/month 5) Avoid temps below 50 F; keep well-watered in high heat
• IMPORTANT NOTE: plants are NOT IN BUD/BLOOM when shipped. PLEASE look at all photos so you know the condition/size of plants offered. SD2 size plants (large seedlings in a 2.25-inch pot) are about two years from reaching Blooming Size. NBS (Near Blooming Size) plants are about 12 - 18 months from Blooming Size. BS (Blooming Size) plants are of a size capable of blooming at the next blooming season.