Brassia andreettae Lycaste An epiphytic orchid from the

An epiphytic orchid from the cloud forests of South America

Temperature: This is a cool-growing species

The 'Alex 2' cultivar features large

dark purplish-bronze leaves that are ornamental even without flowers

flat sepals and petals frame a highly elaborate labellum with a densely hirsute surface and two articulated

Brassia andreettae Lycaste An epiphytic orchid from theAn epiphytic orchid endemic to Ecuador, producing racemes with multiple flowers bearing very elongated, linear lanceolate sepals and petals that curve and spread outward in the spider like silhouette characteristic of the genus. The flowers are densely arranged along the rachis, with a small labellum and prominent column at the center of each bloom. Light: Bright indirect light with 4060% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can scorch the pseudobulbs