Braasiella arizajuliana

Native to: Dominican Republic

General Information

Braasiella arizajuliana is a sympodial warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Dominican Republic.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 3.9-4.6cm. Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves that grow to 3.5-4.2cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.2-0.4cm

Substrate(s)

• Coarse

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 38mm to 213mm per day, heaviest in May and lightest in March. Temperature ranges from 7C to 25C, highest in August (12C to 25C) and lowest in January (7C to 23C).

Watering

Keep moisture levels up during hot weather as the plant is prone to dehydration

Fertiliser

Apply liquid based fertiliser per recommended directions. They can benefit from a high phosphate fertiliser leading up to flowering season, followed by a high nitrogen fertiliser when new growth appears, and a balanced fertiliser in other times. These orchids can also tolerate slow release fertiliser applied 1-2 pellets per cup (250ml) of media.

Use balanced fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round. Use a high Nitrogen fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Use a high Phosphorous fertiliser during Summer.

Potting

Due to the growth nature of these plants they are best mounted onto cork, tree fern slabs, or even trees if the climate suits. Water regularly especially in hot weather.

This plant does well mounted. Repotting is best done in a pot the same size or only slightly larger than the previous one.