Species Orchid, Mangrove Orchid, Brassavola perrinii 'Furumizo'
Brassavolaperrinii

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Brassavola (bra-SAH-voh-luh)
Species: perrinii (per-RIN-ee-eye)

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Light Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Provides Winter Interest
Textured

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Green
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
By simple layering
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible