Brassia gireoudiana

Brassia gireoudiana Rchb. f. & Warsz. 1854

Synonyms: Brassia verrucosa subsp. gireoudiana (Rchb.f. & Warsz.) Dressler & N.H.Williams 2003
Oncidium gireoudianum (Rchb. f. & Warsz.) Rchb. f. 1863

Tribe: CYMBIDIEAE

Subtribe: ONCIDIINAE

Temperature: W.I.C.

Country: Costa Rica, Panama

Found at between 500-1000m as a medium sized epiphyte. Brassia gireoudiana is grown like a typical Oncidium, in a small pot in a well drained media. Plenty of sunlight, copious water and fertiliser when in active growth and good ventilation are the requirements for most Brassias and Oncidiums.

A Central American species which bears fragrant, long lasting flowers and is very adaptable to the orchid house.