Brassia
Genus
Also called spider orchid, Ada
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“Ada aurantiaca is a stunning epiphytic orchid” — How to Grow Ada Orchid — LizPlants
“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
“Zones 10b-11 (outdoor cultivation); indoors year-round in cooler climates” — How to Grow Ada Orchid — LizPlants
“Spacing: 6-8 inches between plants for air circulation inches” — How to Grow Ada Orchid — LizPlants
“flowers last 4-6 weeks per bloom” — How to Grow Ada Orchid — LizPlants
“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
“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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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Fact sheet: 1 source page, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian