Brassavola Nodosa

[Mr.Green61]

R Srinivasan, can u send me literature of UV stabilised agroneting, is ths black net

[kavanaru]

Originally Posted by R Srinivasan

You have rightly observed that Brassavola nodosa was one of the xerophytic orchild. The others with similar terete leaves are Oncidium cebollata, Stultitia steelii, Vanda teres, Aerides vandarum. In respect of the brassavola nodoa grown by Mr Green I noticed few leaves instead of being cylindrical (typical) were opened in their entire length along the median. This is a culture problem. These are soft growth which will not mature to promote flowering. I have been using UV stabilised agronetting for growing orchid in Bombay successfully.

however, I must say that Oncidium cebolleta does not grow as xerophitic in venezuela, but ine the Llanos region: deciduous forests, with six months heavy rains and six months completely dry and temps going up to 40°C. For the others I cannot give first hand tips

[Leisurely]

Mr. Green, Kim advised that the plant blooms primarily in summer and fall. Keep in mind however, that your seasons do not correspond with the Northern Hemisphere so your flowering season will be different. Just wanted to throw that in, in case you had not already considered it.

[R Srinivasan]

Originally Posted by Mr.Green61

In Karachi average tempreture is 30 degree centigrade and stll in shed very bright light and one thing how can i measure the light manually and wht maximum light it need

Karachi is a little cooler than Mumbai but enjoys the same coastal moist sea breeze. You may expose your Brassavola to full sun during winters, i.e.,from mid October till mid march. This will enable the plant to mature and induce blooms. I do recommend any nutrient with more emphasis on P and K.

[boytjie]

My : mine did pretty much nothing in a pot for ages. I mounted it on cork and hung it right under the T5 bulbs (less than five inches away), and it popped, a half-dozen blooms within two months. I've also kept it a bit more dry than it had been in the pot.

[Tropic]

On both the Pacific and Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, we find Brassavola nodosa growing along the shore on coconut palm, wild frangipani, beach almond and mangrove tree trunks. They appear to flourish also on volcanic rock cliffs and enjoy some salt spray at times... being some tough dudes liking full sun and long dry seasons with near drought conditions. I grow my plants on coconut husk halves hanging on wires situated under a sparse leafed tamarind tree. They flourish and flower in abundance when generally ignored and left to grow wild in the more dry natural tropical elements.

[Mr.Green61]

This plant is growing on charcoal, no cocunet and after brought in direct sun light, few leafs have little purple tinge, it was before in shed, where humidity is nearly 60 to 70 %, and get showering twice a day, now on terrace humidity is low and i am watering one time. can i dip in water in morning for 5 to 10 minute or leave him like that for further time

[Tropic]

Hard natural charcoal should be fine and make the transfer to a more sunny spot gradual. Some of my sun loving Brassavandola leaves have become definitely dark purple and that appears to be ideal with them. Watering them often during their non-growing stage which would correspond to the normal dry season in their native habitat, might be a problem since they definitely like this rest under arrid conditions. Maybe misting them twice a week in the mornings would be more beneficial and give them a bit more water and diluted fertilizer during the wet season.

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[Sandy4453]

Originally Posted by Tropic

They flourish and flower in abundance when generally ignored and left to grow wild in the more dry natural tropical elements.

This is exactly when mine started blooming...when I gave up on it.

Responds favorably to high light and humidity. When it's not putting out new growth, I cut back significantly on watering.

[R Srinivasan]

Originally Posted by Mr.Green61

R Srinivasan, can u send me literature of UV stabilised agroneting, is ths black net

Dear Green61, You may contact the supplier of Agronet at Welcome to Home Of Shadenet . I have in use one of their agronet cutting down 75 per cent of sun for my foliage plants from 2001 ,still going strong!There are many other suppliers whose net address I shall mail you soon.