Brassia maculata R. Br. 1813

Brassia maculata R. Br. 1813, commonly called the spotted Brassia, is an impressive, epiphytic, sometimes lithophytic growing orchid species, native to Central America and the Carribean Islands.

In the year 1806 Brassia maculata orchids have been primarily collected in Jamaica and introduced to Kew gardens by the English botanist and naturalist Sir Joseph Banks (1743 - 1820). The many flowered inflorescences (up to 20 flowers) of mature plants get lengths up to about 90 cm. The waxy, fragrant and long-lasting flowers reach a size up to 20 cm. Flowering period: Spring. The tropical orchid beauty is protected by CITES Appendix II (trade controlled to avoid use incompatible with species survival). Brassia maculata orchids are best cultivated in hanging baskets, they require a warm to hot, humid climate, bright light and a good air circulation.

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