Brassavola nodosa var. rhopalorrhachis
Brassavola nodosa var. rhopalorrhachis
- Native to:
- Colombia | El Salvador | Guatemala | Mexico | Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest | Panamá
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orchidaceae
- Genus:
- Brassavola
- Species:
- Brassavola nodosa var. rhopalorrhachis
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Epiphyte
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream, green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- moths, nocturnal pollinators
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–90 days
- Notes:
- Orchid seeds require mycorrhizal fungi for germination in nature. Laboratory culture uses sterile agar medium with nutrients.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI