Name: Phragmipedium Ivan Portilla
Parents: Phragmipedium Grouville × Phragmipedium kovachii
Registration: Registered with the RHS by Ecuagenera on June 13, 2017.
Etymology: The genus name Phragmipedium derives from Greek and refers to the slipper-shaped lip; Ivan Portilla is the grex name.
Location/Growing Conditions: We grow this hybrid under intermediate conditions at about 15–26 °C, with bright, filtered light, high humidity, and good air circulation. We keep the airy yet moisture-retentive medium evenly moist and do not allow it to dry out completely.
Description and Notes: Phragmipedium Ivan Portilla combines Phragmipedium Grouville with the large-flowered P. kovachii. The plants can produce large, rounded-looking flowers in rich pink to reddish-purple hues. Shape, color, and flower size may vary between seedlings. A pronounced dry rest is not required.