Polystachya brassii

Also known as: Brass' Polystachya in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Malawi Zambia

General Information

Brass' Polystachya is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Malawi and Zambia. It is named after the Orchid Collector in Malawi in the 1900's.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect leaves

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Winter

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

• Winter

Fragrant:

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Climate

Grows at high elevations.

Fertiliser

These plants do well with slow release fertiliser at the rate of 2-3 pellets per cup (250ml) of media. Additional fertiliser during the growth period may be beneficial, but not necessary.