Species Orchid, Lady Of The Night, Brassavola
Brassavolanodosa

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Brassavola (bra-SAH-voh-luh)
Species: nodosa (nod-OH-suh)

Synonym:Bletia nodosa

Synonym:Bletia rhopalorrhachis

Synonym:Brassavola rhopalorrhachis

Synonym:Cymbidium nodosum

Synonym:Epidendrum nodosum

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth

Foliage Color
Dark/Black

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
N/A

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds