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Orchid name / hybrid
Genus
Aliases / trade names
Growth habit
Sympodial Brassavola-type hybrid; succulent leaves and airy epiphytic roots.
Light
Bright light, broadly similar to B. nodosa.
Direct sun tolerance
Some direct sun can be appropriate after acclimation; watch leaf temperature and bleaching.
Placement in Orchidarium
Bright, airy west-screen zone, with enough separation from the screen for airflow.
Airflow
High.
Temperature
Warm to intermediate.
Humidity
Moderate-high with strong air movement.
Container / mount
Basket, mount, or very open pot.
Medium
Coarse bark/lava; minimal water-retentive material.
Watering method
Soak thoroughly, then let approach dryness before watering again.
When to water / dryness test
Judge by weight/root dryness rather than fixed days.
Roots
Keep rhizome and root crown airy. Remove dead hollow roots only when clearly dead.
Fertilizer
Weakly during active growth; flush salts.
Seasonal behavior
Adjust to drying rate and active growth.
Blooming
Needs adequate light to flower well.
Arrival / root-core inspection
Inspect aggressively for hidden nursery plugs or packed sphagnum.
Warnings / hazards
Persistent wetness is a larger risk than brief dryness in a humid, low-air root core.
Notes
Sources / basis
Hybrid profile adapted from Brassavola-type culture and the Orchidarium methodology.
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