Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Brassia [1440]

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Family: Orchidaceae

family_ja: ラン

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description_en: Genus of about 50 species of evergreen, epiphytic orchids, found at altitudes of 750-1,600m (2,500-5,200ft) in tropical regions of North, Central, and South America. They have horizontal to upright rhizomes and compressed, ovoid-spherical to cylindrical pseudo-bulbs, each with 1-3 strap-shaped to oblong-lance-shaped leaves. Racemes of up to 12 spider-like, fragrant, long-petalled, yellow to green flowers are borne laterally from the pseudobulb bases from spring to early summer.

hardiness_en: Frost tender.

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propagation_en: Divide when the plant fills the pot and "flows" over the sides, or pot up backbulbs separately.

pests_en: Vulnerable to red spider mites, aphids, and mealybugs.

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comment_ja: ブラッシア

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

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