Brassia forgetiana
Also known as: Forget's Brassia in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Region de San Martin - Peru
General Information
Forget's Brassia is an orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Peru. It is named after the an English orchid Collector 18-1900's.
Plant Description
Grows to 3.5-50cm. Each new growth has a single erect lance shaped leaf that grows to 6.5-40cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 3-10cm
Flowers
Numerous fragrant blossoms appear
Fragrance
The orchid is fragrant. The fragrance can be described as delicate and similar
Substrate(s)
- Coarse
- Bark
- IsFragrant
Climate
Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 33mm to 109mm per day, heaviest in September and lightest in November. Temperature ranges from 17C to 29C, highest in March (19C to 29C) and lowest in January (17C to 28C).
Watering
These orchids prefer a wet-dry cycle between waterings, they should be watered frequently but only when the moisture is approaching dryness, where the pot feels light and/or the media looks dry. Keep an eye on mounted orchids in warm weather as they may dehydrate quickly.
Keep moisture levels up during hot weather as the plant is prone to dehydrationFertiliser
dormant-medium-demand-orchid Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round. Use a high Nitrogen fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Use a high Phosphorous fertiliser during Summer. Reduce fertiliser when plant is dormant during Spring.
Potting
This plant does very well in baskets or suspended pots This plant does well mounted to Cork slabs. Repotting is best done annually.
