Brassia orchids

Brassia species are pseudobulbous epiphytes or lithophytes. They originate from south Tropical America, most frequently Ecuador to Peru, Costa Rica to Panama, Central America to Peru and Ecuador to Bolivia. These orchids grow in wet tropical or seasonally dry tropical climates at elevations from 200 to 2400 metres. Plants are large or medium in size and prefer intermediate or hot temperatures. Most species are fragrant. Blooming occurs mainly in spring, fall and late spring.

29 species and 43 hybrids are catalogued. Example species include Brassia verrucosa, Brassia gireoudiana, Brassia maculata, Brassia wageneri and Brassia warszewiczii. Registered hybrids include Brassia Aunty Diana Aki, Brassia Chuck Hanson, Brassia Orange Delight and Brassia Bridget Beattie.