Brassia maculata
Brassia maculata
- Native to:
- Belize, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orchidaceae
- Genus:
- Brassia
- Species:
- Brassia maculata
- USDA Symbol:
- BRMA15
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, green, brown
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to humid, tropical forest floors
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Orchid seeds require mycorrhizal symbiosis for germination in nature; typically propagated via tissue culture or division in cultivation.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI