Brassavola Cucullata, commonly known as the “Daddy Long Legs Orchid” or “Hooded Brassavola,” is a rare exotic species orchid admired for its dramatically long ribbon like petals, elegant spider shaped blooms, and powerful nocturnal fragrance. Unlike compact flowering orchids, this species creates a wild tropical appearance with elongated greenish sepals and petals surrounding a large flowing white lip, giving the flowers an artistic and almost surreal look. Native to tropical regions of Central and South America, Brassavola Cucullata is especially prized by collectors for its unusual flower structure, evening perfume, and graceful hanging growth habit. The plant develops slender cylindrical leaves and arching growths. This species is known for producing intensely fragrant flowers during warmer nights, making it highly desirable among rare orchid collectors searching for fragrant exotic species orchids in India. Its striking botanical appearance and elegant cascading blooms make it a standout centerpiece in orchid collections, tropical plant displays, and specialty orchid gardens. At Click Orchid, our orchids are carefully cultivated to ensure healthy root systems and vigorous growth.

Type: Species

Colour: Yellow

Fragrance: Yes

Plant Size: Blooming Size

Plant Stage: Matured

Pot Type: Net Pot 

Pot Size: 3.5 inch

Potting Media: Organic Media

Growing Conditions: Tropical (Intermediate to warm)

Growing Level: Easy

Note: Plant will be delivered without flowers / spikes / buds

Water: Water them in the morning when the media is dry. Ensure there is moisture in the media and keep them from drying up.

Light: Ensure a good dose of indirect sunlight. Ideally the early morning light is advisable.

Temperature: Warm to cool growing plants with temperature between 21°C to 38°C suitable for growth. Humidity: Maintain humidity level of 60% - 80%. Regular watering in plants helps maintain the humidity and encourage growth. Good air circulation is a must.

Fertilizer: Fertilizing twice a week for both vegetative growth and flower with very less strength.

Note: Never fertilize a plant that is completely dry, because this can cause major damage to the roots.

Potting: Orchid Plant should be repotted in a pot with coarse mix which can hold moisture and can maintain humidity. Media should be as such so that water drains out properly and provides proper aeration.

1. Open the box under the shade (cool area). 

2. Keep the plant for rest for at least 12 hrs. 

3. Clean the plant and wash them with fungicide solution and keep spraying the fungicides once in a week.

4. After 15 days you can start spraying fertilizer after every 10 days in growing season (summers) and after every 15 days in dormant season (winter).

5. Repotting is preferred to be done in growing season.

6. Keep checking the growth of new roots which indicates the plants have successfully settled in your location.