Overview

Brassavola cebolleta is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Brassavola, part of the Orchidaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Brassavola cebolleta 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 cebolleta is a clump-forming orchid cultivar from the genus Brassavola, known for its evergreen foliage. It thrives in full sun with a south-facing aspect and requires a sheltered position. This cultivar prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Suitable for cultivation in greenhouses, conservatories, or as a houseplant, it is hardy to UK zone H1a. Interest in this plant is mainly during spring and summer, and propagation is typically done by division.

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 cebolleta size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Houseplants, Conservatory and greenhouse

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Brassavola cebolleta

Propagation

Division

Pest resistance

Mealybugs, aphids, scale insects

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions