- Approximate light
- 2000–3000 fc
- Day temperature
- 18–29 °C
- Relative humidity
- 55–75%
This is general guidance by genus. Species, hybrids, potting mix and your home conditions may call for different care. Check moisture and actual growth before following a schedule.
Light and position
Bright filtered light, like an Oncidium.
When and how to water
Regular water while the pseudobulb grows; let the surface dry between waterings.
Potting mix and container
Medium bark with perlite, same as an Oncidium.
Feeding during growth
Fortnightly feed during active growth.
When to repot
Every two years, in spring, when the mix compacts.
Dormancy and seasonal changes
Light rest: less water in winter until the new growth starts.
Flowering and new growth
An arching spike with six to twelve sweetly scented flowers lasting three weeks. A well-fattened pseudobulb in summer. A small one will not bloom.
What to watch for
The flattened pseudobulb wrinkles when watering is irregular during growth.
A FloraFlor care guide based on its app library, with editorial revisions for the web. Sources and further reading: American Orchid Society · Orchid care. No affiliation or endorsement is implied.
Let your plant set the pace
Save your Brassia in FloraFlor, note when you watered it and record photos of its changes. Adjust reminders to your season and hemisphere, and log care after you have actually done it.
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