Brassia villosa

Also known as: The Shaggy Brassia or Oncidium villosum Brassia hexodonta in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Peru

General Information

The Shaggy Brassia is an orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Peru.

Altitude

1800 - 1859 m

2500

Flower Size

0.3 - 2 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Water

40 - 59 %

Keep Dry

Low

Medium

High

Keep Moist

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Fragrant:

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Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 3mm to 69mm per day, heaviest in August and lightest in January. Temperature ranges from 11C to 27C, highest in April (16C to 27C) and lowest in January (11C to 26C).

Watering

These orchids are sensitive to excessive watering and should only be watered when they look thirsty. Water infrequently and ensure that the roots are dry before watering. Keep an eye on them especially during hot weather as overwatering can lead to rot, whereas underwatering may result in wilting or shriveling, which while unattractive, will not kill the plant.