Brassavola cucullata

SKU: BJ2956

Category: orchids

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19,90 €

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Orchid that is native to Mexico. In the wild, the species grows in the blazing sun on rocks or trees directly on the beach. In the terrarium, the species can be placed high up and tolerates warm conditions. You will receive a flowering plant in a pot or mounted. In a terrarium or orchid display case, this species grows best when mounted. It has succulent leaves and blooms with white flowers.

This Brassavola is the perfect plant for lovers of unusual orchid species, because it is outstanding not only for its long leaves, almost like chives, but also for its white to golden flowers with their fringed lips and long and pointed petals. It is not very complicated to care for and provides an exotic sight in the terrarium.
The product photos show examples of the plant. You will receive a specimen that corresponds in size, shape and coloring to the product photos.
- Delivery: in pot or tied up
- Growth type: upright
- Origin: Mexico, Central America, West Indies and northern South America.
- Other names: Daddy Long-Legs Orchid, Hooded Brassavola

Ben's tips on plant care:

- Habitat/light requirements: semi-shade to bright, but avoid direct sunlight.
- Substrate: mounted on xaxim or in well-drained orchid substrate with good drainage
- Temperature: optimal at 18-26° C (day), 14-21° C (night)
- Watering: Spray regularly when attached, but allow leaves to dry well. Otherwise, water very moderately when the substrate is thoroughly dry. Use only lukewarm water with low lime content. Avoid waterlogging at all costs.
- Humidity: needs moderately high humidity, can be placed in a terrarium or orchid display case.
- Nutrient addition: during the growing season, fertilize moderately every 2 weeks with diluted orchid fertilizer. In autumn less frequently
- Brassavola can tolerate brighter light, but then also needs more humidity and more air circulation.