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Brassavola grandiflora

Syn. B. rhopalorrhachis, B. nodosa var grandiflora, B. scaposa, B. nodosa var rhopalorrhachis
Origin Guatemela, Honduras, Nicaragua, Pacific side of Panama and its islands
Plant description The leaves are 16-18 cm tall, and the secondary stem is about 5-6.5 cm. The plant has thicker, heavier, wider leaves compared to B. nodosa, but not as thick nor as wide than B. venosa.
Growing This species has a well defined geographic range in the wet lowland forests on the Pacific side of Central America.
Blooming Season From fall through winter until March, without a peak.
Flower size and shape The sepals can go up to 8-9 cm long, the petals are a little shorter and narrower. Lip is about 3-4.5 cm wide and 6.5-8 cm long.
Colors and fragrance The sepals and petals are lime green usually reflex forward so that the flowers are never opened completely. The blade of the lip is clear white but sometimes shows pale greenish veins clearly because of it translucence. The lip's claw could have many purple spots.
Comments My B. grandiflora (labeled nodosa from Berlize) has flat leave almost or at 1 inch wide. The flower matched the description very well. I know for sure this is not a B. nodosa, but not too sure if it is a pure B. grandiflora either.

B. grandiflora - This clone is collected from Belize. Ver stout plant, grows straight up with flat leaves measure almost 1 inch accross. Usually produce 2-4 flowers per stalk. Flowers are large and always dis play in a very relaxing way. A wonderful species!