Overview

Brassia Edvah Loo gx 'Vera Cruz' is a clump forming conservatory greenhouse in the genus Brassia, part of the Orchidaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Brassia Edvah Loo gx 'Vera Cruz' grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1b. Suggested uses include houseplants and conservatory and greenhouse.

About

Brassia Edvah Loo gx 'Vera Cruz' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Brassia genus, which comprises epiphytic orchids known for their fragrant, spider-like flowers. This evergreen orchid thrives in partial shade with bright indirect light and prefers well-drained, neutral loam soil. Suitable for sheltered positions such as east, north, or west-facing aspects, it is ideal for cultivation in orchid bark within a houseplant, conservatory, or greenhouse setting. Hardy to UK zone H1b, it provides seasonal interest throughout spring, summer, autumn, and winter and is propagated by division.

About the genus

Brassia is a genus of orchids classified in the subtribe Oncidiinae. It is native to Mexico, Central America, the West Indies, and northern South America, with one species extending into Florida.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Brassia

Sunlight

Partial shade

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

East-facing, North-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H1b

Plant details

Brassia Edvah Loo gx 'Vera Cruz' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Houseplants, Conservatory and greenhouse

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Brassia Edvah Loo gx 'Vera Cruz'

Propagation

Division

Pest resistance

Mealybugs, aphids, scale insects

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions