Brassavola grandiflora (?) in bloom

[euplusia]

I really envy you for this plant.

[No-Pro-mwa]

That is beautiful. I didn't know they were that big of blooms.

[WhiteRabbit]

Originally Posted by Leafmite

That is really beautiful! I also like how the entire flower is white instead of having some green. Enjoy that fragrance!

Thanks
Actually, petals are green, but I can see how in the photo that some seem to be reflecting light, making them appear white.

[WhiteRabbit]

Originally Posted by Tschimm

Often cited as a synonym of B nodosa but differs in the wider, flatter, less terete leaf and much bigger flowers.
Source: IOSPE


I'm pretty sure that's a grandiflora.
Never seen a nodosa (or any Brassavola except venosa) with such wide leafs

Yes, that is what was explained to me, and after that I did see the difference myself.

[WhiteRabbit]

Originally Posted by euplusia

I really envy you for this plant.

Are they difficult to find in EU ?
I'm very happy with mine - it's been a non-fussy grower and a willing bloomer

[WhiteRabbit]

Originally Posted by No-Pro-mwa

That is beautiful. I didn't know they were that big of blooms.

Thanks
Apparently the bigger blooms is one of the differences between grandiflora and nodosa - and mine seems to have even bigger than usual for grandiflora (IOSPE states 4", mine are 5"), but the plant tag says 4N, do that could be the reason. I'm extremely happy with this plant, and look forward to when it's bigger!

[Tschimm]

Originally Posted by WhiteRabbit

Are they difficult to find in EU ?
I'm very happy with mine - it's been a non-fussy grower and a willing bloomer

I've never seen it since I'm into Brassavolas (1 year).
Got 8 different B. species so far.
grandiflora is on top of my wish list :-)

[No-Pro-mwa]

Yes I'd like to have one also. Just don't know which one yet, perhaps this one.