Vanda Alliance: Asconopsis Irene Dobkin 'Elmhurst' HCC/AOS!

Introducing the Asconopsis Irene Dobkin 'Elmhurst' HCC/AOS, a stunning orchid hybrid that promises a profusion of elegant blooms and robust growth. Created by crossing Phalaenopsis Doris with Ascocentrum miniatum, this hybrid boasts abundant flowering, with blooms reaching approximately 4-5 cm in size. Each flower is persistent and appears on compact stems, creating a captivating display.

This orchid thrives in a wide range of temperatures, making it adaptable to various environments, from 10 degrees Celsius to 25 degrees Celsius or slightly higher. Its cultivation is straightforward, requiring watering once a week with a good soaking and fertilization every other week. Starting in a 9-inch pot, it flourishes in a 12-inch pot as it matures.

With vanda-like fleshy and sturdy leaves, the Asconopsis Irene Dobkin 'Elmhurst' is a vigorous grower, ensuring its long-term health and beauty. Its charming peachy-colored flowers, measuring 1-2 inches, grace the plant for up to three months or even longer. Remarkably, this orchid can rebloom within 4-5 months after the initial flowering, providing continuous enjoyment.

One of the most delightful aspects of this hybrid is its propensity for multiple flower stalks. Often, it will send out one stalk with a second following shortly after the first flowers have faded. Occasionally, two stalks will emerge, with a third appearing just as the first set of blooms begins to wane. This cycle of staggered blooming ensures a continuous spectacle of color and fragrance.

This is a blooming size imported bare root orchid division; newly repotted in a 4" pot; about 1 to 2 years to bloom; Grown from seed; Limited!

With its stunning blooms, resilient foliage, and prolific flowering habits, the Asconopsis Irene Dobkin 'Elmhurst' HCC/AOS is a must-have for any orchid enthusiast. Whether you're a seasoned grower or a novice, this hybrid is sure to bring beauty and joy to your home or garden.