Jumellea ibityana

Also known as: The Mt. Ibity Jumellea in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

The Mt. Ibity Jumellea is a monopodial cool to warm growing epiphytic or lithophytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. It is named after the Mtn. in Madagascar.

Plant Description

Monopodial. Each new growth has numerous leathery rigid leaves

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Summer

Fragrance

The orchid is most fragrant during the night.

Blooming Season

• Summer

Care Notes

These orchids have a fine root system that can quickly die back if left dry for too long, but also does not like to be kept wet, so water regularly but ensure that the mix is dry before watering. 

Fragrant:

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Climate

hot-growing-orchids Grows at high elevations.

Potting

These plants are quite forgiving and will do well repotted ever 2-3 years. The mix should be coarse, well draining, and allow space for air to move and for roots to grow. 

Alternatively, these plants will also do well mounted to tree fern or cork slabs, or mounted to trees.

Best time for repotting or mounting the orchids is the end of winter when new growths start to appear. Avoid repotting during hot weather,