Help with potting new Brassavola (little marmaid 'janet')

[jehane]

Hi ll - just got a bagged brassavola (little marmaid 'janet') and I am wondering about the best method for potting. we'd like to try mounting an orchid (which I feel we could accomplish on a more mature vanda than the one we have) due to limited space, but I was wondering if anyone had experience mounting this brassavola?

I am also wondering about the light needs, as all our others are phals, mostly.

Thanks!

[cb977]

Bc Little Mermaid is part of the Cattleya family (Brassocattleya) so it will take somewhat higher lighting than your phals.

Here's a sheet to help you:
http://www.orchidboard.com/Cattleya-Culture-Care-Sheet

[Don Perusse]

I have one and think it is a very nice orchid. It will be purple with a large speckled lip. A little fragrant but not strong. Consistant bloomer but only once a year. Treat as suggested for Cattleya's