Overview

Brassavola is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Brassavola, part of the Orchidaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Brassavola grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include houseplants and conservatory and greenhouse.

About

Brassavola is a clump-forming orchid cultivar with evergreen foliage, belonging to the Orchidaceae family. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers well-drained, neutral loam soil. Suitable for cultivation as a houseplant or in conservatories and greenhouses, it requires watering during establishment and can be propagated by division. This cultivar is of interest during the spring and summer seasons and has a UK hardiness rating of H1a.

About the genus

Brassavola is a genus of 21 orchids. They were named in 1813 by the Scottish botanist Robert Brown. The name comes from the Italian nobleman and physician Antonio Musa Brassavola.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Brassavola

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H1a

Plant details

Brassavola size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Houseplants, Conservatory and greenhouse

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Brassavola

Propagation

Division

Pest resistance

Mealybugs, aphids, scale insects

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions