Lady of the Night Orchid Plant Care

Lady of the Night Orchid (Brassavola nodosa) belongs to the Orchidaceae family within the Brassavola genus. Lady of the Night Orchid is native to Mexico, Central America, the West Indies, and northern South America. Lady of the Night Orchid is also known as Night Scented Orchid.

Lady of the Night Orchid displays an epiphytic, clumping orchid growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Lady of the Night Orchid produces fragrant white or greenish-white flowers with long, narrow petals.

Lady of the Night Orchid thrives in bright indirect to dappled sunlight. Avoid placing Lady of the Night Orchid in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.

Well-draining orchid mix with bark, sphagnum moss, and perlite. Good drainage is essential for Lady of the Night Orchid to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Repot every 2-3 years after flowering. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.

Lady of the Night Orchid can be propagated through division, back bulbs, keiki propagation. Similar propagation techniques also apply to appendiculata brassavola plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Lady of the Night Orchid is susceptible to aphids, scale insects, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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