This Bratonia Shelob clone will produce stunning, arching spikes of mahogany red spidery flowers with a pink lip. Boasting an impressive flower size of approximately 12cm, this plant is sure to turn heads!
Bratonia are intergeneric hybrids between the orchid genera Brassia and Miltonia; however this intriguing plant is classified in the subtribe Oncidiinae.
The photo that shows on each available variant is indicative of the size plant that you will receive. Size B plants can be expected to reach flowering size in 3 years; Size B+ plants in 2-2.5 years; Size C plants in 6-18 months (depending on the flowering season and time of purchase). Please check carefully when selecting options to avoid “size surprise”.
The Oncidiinae family of orchids include Oncidiums, Brassias, Miltonias and other genera and intergeneric hybrids. There are now more than 1600 species across 70+ genera that originate from the mountainous regions of Central America to the central parts of South America.
Oncidiums, Miltonias and their hybrids are another orchid which will grow well alongside your Cymbidiums. They thrive outdoors in shady to dappled light - ensuring they get plenty of light will ensure that flowering will not be inhibited. Many do well on slabs, where they benefit from the rapid alteration of wet to dry if they are watered daily and dry fast. Additionally, most do very well in an intermediate greenhouse; with a minimum night temperature of 12°C as average.
