Bl. Joanne Singer (B. subulifolia x L. rubescens) 2in basket

Brassavola orchids are known as the "ladies of the night". Their fragrance is sweet and reminiscent of lilies and vanilla but their name comes from the fact that they are only fragrant at night. Laelia rubescens is a very compact species from Central America and Mexico and is known as the rosy-tinted Laelia. They range from white to light pink and smell like fresh wintergreen and root beer. This primary hybrid will have white star-shaped blooms and is more compact than B. subuifolia. Needs lots of light!

This is a near blooming size orchid in a 2in basket. Photo is representative of the blooms you can expect. Plant will not arrive in bloom unless otherwise stated.

BRASSAVOLA CARE INFO:

Potting mix: Coarse orchid bark or mounted on cork with long fiber sphagnum. Repot when pot bound in Spring.

Light: Bright indirect - partial direct light. South or West facing preferred. Give as much light as possible while keeping up with watering. 

Water: Water frequently in hot months when media is fully dry, decrease in cold months. Water every day or every other day if mounted. 

Temp: Warm (60F min night, 90F max day).

Humidity: 40-80%, high humidity must be accompanied by good air circulation. 

Fertilizing: 1/2 strength urea-free fertilizer, every other watering as new roots and leaves emerge. Decrease to 1/4 strength or less in winter.  

Photo credit: sugarcane