Aspasia lunata:
Native habitat: This epiphytic orchid originates from Brazil where it grows on trees from sea level to over 1,000m.
Description: The inflorescence is up to 7.5cm tall and produces one or two flowers which are fragrant, long lasting and up to 4cm in height. The sepals and petals are light green with purplish brown mottling, while the lip is white with a violet stain towards the centre. The pseudobulbs are up to 5cm in height, and produce one or two leaves up to 20cm long from the top of the bulb.
Flowering season: Spring.
Cultivation: A medium grade compost, dappled shade and cultivation in a intermediate house is needed.
Synonyms: Odontoglossum lunatum and Trophianthus zonatus.
Native habitat: This epiphytic orchid originates from Brazil where it grows on trees from sea level to over 1,000m.
Description: The inflorescence is up to 7.5cm tall and produces one or two flowers which are fragrant, long lasting and up to 4cm in height. The sepals and petals are light green with purplish brown mottling, while the lip is white with a violet stain towards the centre. The pseudobulbs are up to 5cm in height, and produce one or two leaves up to 20cm long from the top of the bulb.
Flowering season: Spring.
Cultivation: A medium grade compost, dappled shade and cultivation in a intermediate house is needed.
Synonyms: Odontoglossum lunatum and Trophianthus zonatus.
