{"id":924,"date":"2019-04-25T11:39:44","date_gmt":"2019-04-25T11:39:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mygardenguide.com\/?p=560"},"modified":"2019-04-25T11:39:44","modified_gmt":"2019-04-25T11:39:44","slug":"brassavola-nodosa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygardenguide.com\/brassavola-nodosa\/","title":{"rendered":"Brassavola Nodosa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2><strong>Brassavola Nodosa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Common\n     name:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;Brassavola\n     Orchid<\/li><li><strong>Origin:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;Central\n     and South America<\/li><li><strong>Orchid\n     type<\/strong>&nbsp;:\n     Epiphyte<\/li><li><strong>Flowering:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;All\n     year round<\/li><li><strong>Location:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;Intense\n     lighting<\/li><li><strong>Watering:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;Once a week in pot<\/li><li><strong>Humidity:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;High\n     40% -70%<\/li><li><strong>Level\n     of difficulty:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;Low<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brassavola orchids are a very small group of orchids,<\/strong>\u00a0which groups 18 different species, before they were 20 but two of them have recently been reclassified.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are\nepiphytes (orchids that grow on top of other plants like trees).&nbsp;Some\ntypes of Brassavola orchid are lithophytes, they feed on moss, nutrients in\nrainwater, remains of other plants and even their own dead tissue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The flowers grow\nas a single bud or cluster at the top.&nbsp;The leaves of this orchid are\nlarge.&nbsp;They grow in an elongated bulb from the stem of the plant and\nfunction as a means to store water and nutrients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mygardenguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/2019-04-25_13-32-50-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"brassavola nodosa\" class=\"wp-image-562\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The flowers\nusually measure between 2.5 and 12 centimeters in diameter, and vary in colors\nfrom a greenish white to a yellow with brown spots.&nbsp;To attract the\nappropriate moth for pollination,&nbsp;<strong>the orchid Brassavolas produces\ncitrus odors in the afternoon.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This species is\ngenerally a beginner level orchid in terms of its difficulty in cultivating<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is mainly\nbecause they are more drought tolerant than many species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brassavola are fast-growing\norchids and will soon start producing more leaves and consequently more\nflowers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br> They receive the name of\u00a0<strong>orchids Brassavola in honor of Antonio Musa Brassavola,<\/strong>although it was not their discoverer.\u00a0This genus of orchids was described by Robert Brown, Scottish physician, surgeon and botanist.\u00a0<br> As a curiosity,\u00a0<strong>the Brassavola Digbyana orchid is the national flower of Honduras<\/strong>\u00a0, which until recently belonged to this group, and which has recently been reclassified as Rhynchoalelia Digbyana.<br> The Rhynchoalelia are a new genus of orchids, which originally belonged to the Brassavola.\u00a0At the moment it only has two species, the Rhynchoalelia Digbyana and the Rhynchoalelia Glauca.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>1\u00a0Characteristics of the Brassavola orchid<\/li><li>2\u00a0Care of orchids Brassavola<ul><li>2.1\u00a0Lighting needs<\/li><li>2.2\u00a0Temperature<\/li><li>2.3\u00a0Humidity.\u00a0Irrigation tips for Brassavola orchids<\/li><li>2.4 Fertilizers and Nutrients<\/li><li>2.5\u00a0Cultivation of Brassavola orchids<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>3\u00a0Images and photos of the Brassavola orchid<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Characteristics of the Brassavola orchid<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Brassavola orchids&nbsp;<strong>are epiphytes for the most part<\/strong>&nbsp;, although a few specimens fructify as\nlithophytic orchids.&nbsp;<br>\nThey are endemic to South America, and the lowlands of Central\nAmerica and the tropical zone of Mexico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>They have      pseudobulbs that measure between 6 and 30 centimeters in length.\u00a0<\/strong>They are narrower than the pseudobulbs of other      species of epiphytic orchids, so their leaves sometimes appear to be born      directly from the rhizome.<\/li><li>From each      rhizome a leaf about 20 centimeters long is born.\u00a0They have a tubular      shape, although sometimes they can be seen unrolled.<\/li><li>This family      of orchids\u00a0<strong>bears a strong      resemblance to the\u00a0Cattleya\u00a0,<\/strong>\u00a0from      which multiple hybrids have been created.\u00a0Its flowers are quite smaller, than      those of the Cattleya<\/li><li>Its flowers      can appear alone or forming small clusters.\u00a0<strong>They are fragrant at nightfall, and their perfume      reminds of citrus.<\/strong><\/li><li>One of the      best-known varieties,\u00a0<strong>the      Brassavola Nodosa, is known as the &#8220;lady at night&#8221;,<\/strong>\u00a0precisely because of its special perfume.<\/li><li><strong>The color of      Brassavola orchids\u00a0is white\u00a0,<\/strong>\u00a0but in      the market there are multiple hybrids and we can find flowers in a very      wide range of colors, ranging from white to light yellow with spots.<\/li><li>It depends on      the varieties, the flowers can appear at the end of short and erect stems,      or fall from flexible stems like pendulums.<\/li><li>The size of      the flowers also varies considerably from one variety to another,      measuring the smallest about 2.5 cm, for the largest reach 12 centimeters.<\/li><li><strong>The typical      flower has an enlarged lip in the shape of a spoon, with narrow petals and      sepals in the shape of a spear.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Care of orchids Brassavola<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Brassavola\u00a0<strong>are orchids considered easy to grow for beginners,<\/strong>\u00a0especially because they are a variety that endures drought very well.\u00a0<br> <strong>They grow quickly, producing a great variety of leaves and flowers.\u00a0<\/strong>It is one of the few orchids that have a lasting flowering, and also\u00a0offer multiple blooms throughout the year\u00a0.\u00a0<br> Some specimens under certain conditions are able to bloom throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Lighting\nneeds<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>They are      plants that\u00a0<strong>require strong      lighting<\/strong>\u00a0, they      can even withstand some direct sunlight, provided it is not midday.<\/li><li><strong>They will be      perfect in a window facing south,<\/strong>\u00a0receiving      the filtered light.<\/li><li>We can detect      that the orchid is receiving the light it needs, if we look at its leaves.\u00a0<strong>Under ideal lighting conditions, the leaves have      a medium green and have reddish flecks.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong><em>If the plant      does not receive the light it needs, its leaves will look dark green.<\/em><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Brassavola\norchid has light preferences similar to the Cattleya orchids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bright light but\nlittle direct sun.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch the\nmovement of the air, this aspect is important when taking care of all orchid\nspecies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is convenient\nthat there is good ventilation if they are grown indoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Brassavola\norchid usually prefers a strong light, bright light and even a certain amount\nof direct sunlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A healthy\nBrassavola has mottled leaves, with some slight reddish marks on the leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The leaves that\nare deep green means that the plant is not getting enough light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If it is grown\nat home, it is best to put it in a window facing south.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Temperature<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The ideal temperature for Brassavola orchids is between 15\u00baC and 18\u00baC.\u00a0<\/strong><br> They are tropical orchids, so moderate to warm temperatures are the best for them to grow and flourish more profusely.\u00a0<br>This type of orchid prefers medium and warm temperatures.\u00a0Although they can be grown well with a medium temperature they will bloom much better with a warm temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Humidity.&nbsp;Irrigation tips for Brassavola orchids<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The little need for water from these orchids is understood if we study their leaves, specially designed to reduce perspiration.\u00a0<br> As with most orchids,\u00a0<strong>the\u00a0quantity and distribution of the waterings\u00a0depends on the time of year and the way of cultivation.\u00a0<\/strong><br> In a pot they can be watered once a week during the growing season, and they will have more than enough.\u00a0<strong>If the cultivation of the orchid is done in a basket, you will need several weekly irrigations.\u00a0<\/strong><br> As a precaution watch the leaves, if you see that they wrinkle or fall, is that the amount of water is not correct and you have to water more.\u00a0<br> In terms of\u00a0<strong>humidity, they need to be high, between 40% and 70%.<\/strong>To avoid the appearance of fungi, the place should be well ventilated.\u00a0The best time to water is in the morning, and with warm water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You have to\nwater them frequently while the plant is in bloom, but prefer a dryer substrate\nlater.&nbsp;The Brassavola tubular sheets are designed to reduce water\ntranspiration, making them more tolerant to drought than other orchids.&nbsp;In\nshort, plants need less moisture and water than other epiphytic\norchids.&nbsp;Like all orchids, the frequency of irrigation depends on its\ncultivation.&nbsp;Brassavola orchids mounted in baskets can be watered several\ntimes a week during the growth cycle, while those sown in pots should be\nwatered thoroughly weekly.&nbsp;<strong>Fallen or wrinkled leaves indicate that they\ndo not have water and you should water the plant as soon as possible.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Nutrients and Fertilizers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The fertilization of the Brassavola orchids differs a little from other varieties, due to the fact that they\u00a0<strong>are orchids that are constantly growing and flowering.\u00a0<\/strong><br> While in other orchids, we differentiate between the process of growth and flowering, with different contributions of phosphorus and potassium, in the Brassavola\u00a0<strong>it is best to use a balanced fertilizer, 20-20-20.\u00a0<\/strong><br> It is not advisable to abuse the fertilizer, and for the amount it is advisable to review the manufacturer&#8217;s advice.\u00a0As a rule,\u00a0<strong>the application should be rather light, once a week or every two weeks,<\/strong>\u00a0depending on the concentration of mineral salts.\u00a0<br> The fertilizer must always be with irrigation, to avoid the accumulation of salts in the roots, no orchid supports it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brassavola\norchids in good health create several bulbs with several leaves throughout the\nyear.&nbsp;As a result, the plant must be fed all year round with a weak\nfertilizer solution (1\/4 mixture).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many growers are\nusing fertilizer balls that have become fashionable lately.&nbsp;They are tied\nto the base of the plant in contact with the substrate so that each time we\nwater the plant part of the fertilizer is released, thus providing a small\ndose.&nbsp;These nylon balls with fertilizer last a few months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Cultivation of Brassavola orchids<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These orchids\u00a0<strong>fructify very well in hanging baskets,<\/strong>\u00a0but they will also develop perfectly in pots.\u00a0<br> We can use all kinds of pots, there is no problem in\u00a0<strong>using clay or terracotta pots,<\/strong>\u00a0except for the difficulty of transplanting.\u00a0<br> As for the substrate, they\u00a0<strong>will grow well in a\u00a0substrate\u00a0that combines pine bark, with balls of clay or perlite and vegetable charcoal.\u00a0<\/strong><br> We will do the transplant when we check that the roots have completely colonized the pot, every two or three years.\u00a0<br> <strong>It is not advisable to use an excessively large pot<\/strong>\u00a0, with two or three centimeters of larger diameter, it is enough.\u00a0<br> In the transplant<strong>We will use it to\u00a0divide the pseudobulbs\u00a0and obtain new orchids.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Transplant, Propagation and Repotting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Brassavola\norchid adapts well to baskets.&nbsp;Those that are grown in this way can grow\nquickly in their original basket and form a large plant that will completely\ncover the original basket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is best not\nto bother changing or replanting a larger basket.&nbsp;Take divisions of the\nplant (bulb next to its root) and plant them in other baskets, with this it\nwill rapidly increase the number of plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have the\nBrassavola sown in pots, use a standard mix of fast-draining substrate, such as\nclay pellet compounds, charcoal or pine bark chips.&nbsp;It needs a little air\naround its roots.&nbsp;It is best mounted on cork or coconut, but it also does well\nusing bark in clay pots.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Brassavola Nodosa Common name:&nbsp;&nbsp;Brassavola Orchid Origin:&nbsp;&nbsp;Central and South America Orchid type&nbsp;: Epiphyte Flowering:&nbsp;&nbsp;All year round Location:&nbsp;&nbsp;Intense lighting Watering:&nbsp;&nbsp;Once a week in pot Humidity:&nbsp;&nbsp;High 40% -70% Level of difficulty:&nbsp;&nbsp;Low Brassavola 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