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

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch

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.

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch