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Brassia

Genus

Also called spider orchid, Ada

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Brassia
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Fact sheet

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Typeepiphytic orchid

“Ada aurantiaca is a stunning epiphytic orchid” — How to Grow Ada Orchid — LizPlants

LightBright, indirect light; 1,000-2,000 foot-candles; east or west-facing windows ideal; avoid harsh afternoon direct sun in hot climates

“Sun: Bright, indirect light; 1,000-2,000 foot-candles; east or west-facing windows ideal; avoid harsh afternoon direct sun in hot climates” — How to Grow Ada Orchid — LizPlants

Hardiness zones10b-11 (outdoor cultivation); indoors year-round in cooler climates

“Zones 10b-11 (outdoor cultivation); indoors year-round in cooler climates” — How to Grow Ada Orchid — LizPlants

Spacing6–8 in

“Spacing: 6-8 inches between plants for air circulation inches” — How to Grow Ada Orchid — LizPlants

Ready whenflowers last 4-6 weeks per bloom

“flowers last 4-6 weeks per bloom” — How to Grow Ada Orchid — LizPlants

Companionsoncidium orchids, odontoglossum orchids, brassia orchids, miltonia orchids, dendrobium nobile hybrids, ferns (platycerium, asplenium), tillandsia (air plants)

“Plant with: Oncidium orchids, Odontoglossum orchids, Brassia orchids, Miltonia orchids, Dendrobium nobile hybrids, Ferns (Platycerium, Asplenium), Tillandsia (air plants)” — How to Grow Ada Orchid — LizPlants

Keep away fromheat-producing equipment, direct heating vents, ethylene-producing fruits (apples, bananas), pesticide-sprayed plants

“Avoid planting near: Heat-producing equipment, Direct heating vents, Ethylene-producing fruits (apples, bananas), Pesticide-sprayed plants, Overly wet-tolerant plants that require constant moisture” — How to Grow Ada Orchid — LizPlants

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