Brassia actinophylla Plant
Brassia actinophylla is an epiphytic orchid with showy spider-like blooms and moderate humidity needs.
Habit
Perennial epiphytic
Height
Growth
Clumping, epiphytic
Soil
Loose, well-draining
Shade
Bright indirect
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Medicinal
Not widely used
Origin
Climatic Condition
Tropical/subtropical
Temperature (°)
18–28
Humidity (%)
60–80Potting media
Bark mix
Fertilizers
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Watering
Plant Weight
Flowering Time
Soil Ph level
5.5–6.5
Water Ph level
6.0–7.0
Soil EC
Low–Moderate
Yield Per Plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
Health Benefits
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% bark, 25% sphagnum, 25% perlite
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Apply diluted orchid fertilizer every 2–4 weeks during growth
Common Diseases and Remedies
root rot, leaf spot, anthracnose, sooty mold, scale and spider mite infestations
yellowing or wilting leaves, mushy roots, brown or black leaf spots, sticky honeydew, black fungal coating, leaf curling, fine webbing
improve soil drainage, reduce watering, prune infected leaves, apply neem oil or insecticidal soap, use horticultural oil, maintain airflow
systemic fungicides with mefenoxam or metalaxyl for root rot, copper-based fungicides for leaf spot and anthracnose, horticultural miticides with abamectin for mites, systemic insecticides with imidacloprid for scale.