Brassia huebneri

Native to: Brazil

General Information

Brassia huebneri is a sympodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Brazil.

Altitude
44 - 300 m
0
2500
Size
22 - 28 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.2 - 3.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
70 - 81 %
0
100
Water
40 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 22-28cm. Each new growth has numerous erect oblong shaped leaves that grow to 2.1-20cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 2-8cm

Climate

Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 38mm to 262mm per day, heaviest in September and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 70% to 81%, highest in October and lowest in March. Temperature ranges from 22C to 31C, highest in March (22C to 31C) and lowest in January (22C 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.

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