[atcrosby]

Way too funny -

I just got the same Brassavola from Ebay. Probably the same grower (Canby Orchid)

Brassavolas as a whole are very hardy plants. I have a Brassavola Nodosa and a "Little Stars" which is in bloom at the moment. It's night fragrant and the smell is very pleasant and covers the back side of the house!) The plant is in the Cattleya alliance and prefers to get dry before watering.

The plants require intermediate conditions. THey require full sun in winter with only misting of the plants; watering generally must be restricted, with increasing humidity in spring and summer. It is important that very free drainage be provided. The roots need to dry quickly after watering.

My orchid came planted in small lava rock which i am going to continue to grow it in. I have mine under a grow lamp a the moment to encourage it to grow faster. I am nervous about it being in full Texas sun but under a shade cloth would work. For the record, I am treating it like a Cat since their roots are similar.

Perhaps Cynthia has more information? Also, here's a picture for those of you not familiar with the the species.