Lady of the Night Orchid
NameLady of the Night Orchid
Species NameBrassavola nodosa
Common NameLady of the Night Orchid
Bonsai Styleroot-over-rock
Estimated Age (years)7
Container Typenatural substrate (mounted)
Geographic Originsouth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featurespseudobulbs, aerial roots
Foliage Typesucculent, cylindrical leaves
Height (cm)15
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityRoots are well-established and spread across the substrate, providing a stable base, though not a traditional bonsai nebari.
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesNocturnal fragrant white flowers, epiphytic growth habit.
Description
This specimen of Lady of the Night Orchid displays four pristine white flowers, each with a prominent labellum and long, slender sepals and petals. Its roots are firmly attached to a dark, textured natural substrate, mimicking a root-over-rock presentation. The plant exhibits healthy, succulent foliage typical of the species.
