Brassavola Little Stars

Brassavola Little Stars is a charming primary hybrid between Brassavola nodosa and Brassavola subulifolia, prized for its elegant star-shaped flowers and powerful nighttime fragrance. The blooms feature long, slender greenish-white petals and sepals surrounding a broad, pure white lip, creating a delicate yet striking appearance. It is a vigorous, compact grower with terete, pencil-like leaves and often blooms multiple times a year when provided with ample light. Its sweet citrus and jasmine scent becomes most noticeable after sunset, making it one of the most beloved fragrant orchids among collectors.

Features:

• Primary hybrid of Brassavola nodosa × Brassavola subulifolia
• Star-shaped greenish-white flowers with a large white lip
• Intensely fragrant at night with a sweet citrus-jasmine scent
• Compact growth with slender, terete leaves
• Produces multiple flowers per spike and may bloom several times a year
• Heat tolerant, vigorous, and easy to grow
• Suitable for pots, baskets, or mounted culture

Care Tips:

• Provide bright light with several hours of gentle direct sun for best flowering.
• Water thoroughly, then allow the roots and growing medium to dry almost completely before watering again.
• Maintain warm temperatures between 18–30°C (65–86°F).
• Keep humidity around 50–70% with good air circulation.
• Use a fast-draining orchid mix or mount the plant to promote healthy roots.
• Fertilize lightly during active growth with a balanced orchid fertilizer.
• Repot only when the medium breaks down or the plant outgrows its container.