How to Grow and Care for Brassavola

Brassavola is a resilient orchid species that thrives with basic care. Key points for brassavola include the need for bright, indirect sunlight and high humidity levels, replicating its natural tropical environment. Special care involves ensuring good air circulation to prevent root rot. Consistent watering is critical, allowing the medium to dry slightly between waterings. With these considerations, brassavola can flourish even in less experienced hands.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Brassavola

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Orchid Potting Mix
Soil pH	5.5-6.5
Hardiness Zones	9-11

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Types of Brassavola

Lady of the night orchid

Has stems and false bulbs. The pseudobulb is an elongated cylindrical shape with a length of 3 to 15 cm. Only one leaf is attached to the tip of the pseudobulb, and it has a linear needle shape. The length is 15 to 30 cm, but the leaf width is only 2 to 3 cm, thick and hard. The surface is recessed in a groove shape. The flowers bloom in the fall, and 1-6 pieces are placed on the flower stem about 20 cm from the tip of the false bulb. The flower is about 8 cm in diameter. The sepals and side petals are linear, tapering, gently bent and yellowish green. The lip is white, the base wraps around the medullary column and rolls up into a cylinder, then suddenly expands to a heart shape, and the tip is slightly sharp. Flowers have a fragrance, especially at night.

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