Brassavola cucullata var. appendiculata x sib

Elegance with a Spidery Twist — the Daddy Long-Legs Orchid.

Known for its slender, trailing blooms and ghostly white lip, this type species of Brassavola cucullata stuns with a silhouette that dances like wisps of moonlight after dusk. Its intoxicating night fragrance and adaptable growth habit make it a standout in any collection, from mounted displays to hanging baskets. Add this enigmatic classic to your orchid family and let its unique beauty be the conversation starter your collection never knew it needed.

• Plant Stage:  With Buds/Blooms - first bloom
• Long, narrow, pendant leaves
• Singular, spidery bloom with white to yellow-green petals and a dramatically fringed lip.
• Intensely sweet and night-fragrant—a signature trait of many Brassavola species
• Average Plant Height: 10-12" when spike is staked
• Pot Size: 3"
• Blooming Season: Summer - Winter, with some variation depending on conditions.

The flower color can shift depending on light—some blooms develop golden or even burnt orange tones when grown in high light. It’s a bit of a chameleon: while most flowers stick to the creamy palette, some show a blush of pink or orange, adding to its mystique