Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Brassavola

Species:

Brassavola filifolia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

white, cream, greenish-white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

moths, hummingbirds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Orchid seeds require symbiotic mycorrhizal fungi or sterile asymbiotic culture media for germination. Surface sowing on appropriate substrate with high humidity is essential.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI