Brassia verrucosa

Author Bateman ex Lindl.

Species 16 awards
Simple World Map Author: Al MacDonald Editor: Fritz Lekschas License: CC BY-SA 3.0 ID: ISO 3166-1 or "_[a-zA-Z]" if an ISO code is not available
Found in 14 countries
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Care and culture for Brassia verrucosa Photos and growing information from the Orchid Species Encyclopedia

Growing conditions

Intermediate Temperature class
0–1,675m Elevation
12°C Day/night drop
1,555mm Annual rainfall
Seasonal Rainfall pattern

Temperature

16°N Northern Hemisphere
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec13°18°23°28°33°
Day high Night low Range across populations

Rainfall

1,555mm/year
0100200300JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecmm
Jan 24° 21–26 12° 10–15 38mm
Feb 25° 22–27 12° 10–15 30mm
Mar 27° 25–29 14° 11–16 31mm
Apr 28° 26–30 15° 13–17 53mm
May 28° 26–30 16° 14–18 120mm
Jun 27° 25–29 16° 14–18 254mm
Jul 26° 24–29 16° 14–18 229mm
Aug 26° 25–29 16° 14–18 227mm
Sep 26° 24–28 16° 14–18 281mm
Oct 25° 23–28 15° 13–17 169mm
Nov 24° 22–27 14° 12–16 74mm
Dec 24° 21–26 12° 10–15 49mm

Bloom Season

Based on 10 recorded blooms.

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Awards

Photo: Browning G
ACC / AOC 2019 'Aardee'
79.90 points Exhibited by Daniell R. VIC 31 December 2019 Dandenong OS meeting
Measurements
Flower size 185 × 85 mm Petals 47 × 5 mm Dorsal sepal 73 × 5 mm Lateral sepals 75 × 5 mm Lip 31 × 20 mm
14 inflorescences 64 flowers 27 buds

14 inflorescences of 580mm with 64 flowers and 27 buds (8+1 relevant; petals and sepals Yellow/green 145C spotted yellow/green 146A; labellum white 155C spotted Yellow/green 146C

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CCC / OCNZ 2019 'Margaret'
85.36 points Exhibited by m maruska
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CCC / OCNZ 2017 'Isicabu'
87.42 points Exhibited by b baxter
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AM / OCNZ 2015 'Crystal'
80.10 points Exhibited by b & d lowe
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Photo: Hand R
AM / AOC 2015 'John Margaret'
80.30 points Exhibited by Robbins J. QLD 24 September 2015 Glasshouse Country OS show
Measurements
Flower size 310 × 100 mm Petals 85 × 9 mm Dorsal sepal 150 × 9 mm Lateral sepals 195 × 6 mm Lip 45 × 35 mm
4 inflorescences 44 flowers

4 inflorescences of 860mm with 44 flowers (11 relevant); petals and dorsal sepal Yellow/green group 154A with barring and spots of Grey/orange 165A; ventral sepal Yellow/ green 154A with spots of Grey/orange 16A; labellum Yelolow 4D with spots green 148C

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AM / OCNZ 2015 'Ray's Passion'
80.80 points Exhibited by lorraine albiston
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CCC / OCNZ 2015 'Ray's Passion'
83.80 points Exhibited by lorraine albiston
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Photo: Australian Orchid Council
ACM / AOC 2014 'Barbara'
84.00 points Exhibited by Lorrimer F. & B. QLD 6 December 2014
Measurements
Flower size 180 × 56 mm Petals 49 × 6 mm Dorsal sepal 70 × 5 mm Lateral sepals 84 × 4 mm Lip 28 × 18 mm
54 inflorescences 528 flowers

54 inflorescences of 930mm with 528 flowers (14 relevant); petals and sepals Yellow/Green 154B with spots Brown B; labellum Yellow 2D, spots green 141B

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Photo: Australian Orchid Council
ACM / AOC 2010 'Sylvia'
81.60 points Exhibited by Bisetto R. NSW 13 December 2010
Measurements
Flower size 210 × 80 mm Petals 51 × 7 mm Dorsal sepal 92 × 8 mm Lateral sepals 121 × 6 mm Lip 23 × 20 mm
9 inflorescences 13 flowers

Segments yellow-green 145C marked yellow-green 146B. Labellum white 155B spotted yellow-green 146B. Thirty nine inflorescences, 13 flowers on main one. Total 421 flowers.

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HCC / OCNZ 2006 'Ellen'
77.00 points
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Photo: Australian Orchid Council
ACM / AOC 2005 'Li'
80.00 points Exhibited by Flavel P. & G. SA 22 December 2005
Measurements
Flower size 165 × 98 mm Petals 49 × 4 mm Dorsal sepal 79 × 5 mm Lateral sepals 94 × 5 mm Lip 30 × 20 mm
2 inflorescences 12 flowers 1 bud

Segments yellow-green 145D, spotted yellow-green 148A. Labellum white, spotted yellow-green 143B. Twenty two inflorescences, 12 flowers/ 1 bud on main one. Total 203 flowers/ 27 buds. Stems 580mm.

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HCC / AOC 2005 'Li'
76.80 points Exhibited by Flavel P. & G. SA 22 December 2005
Measurements
Flower size 165 × 98 mm Petals 49 × 4 mm Dorsal sepal 79 × 5 mm Lateral sepals 94 × 5 mm Lip 30 × 20 mm
2 inflorescences 12 flowers 1 bud

Segments yellow-green 145D, spotted yellow-green 148A. Labellum white, spotted yellow-green 143B. Twenty two inflorescences, 12 flowers/ 1 bud on main one. Total 203 flowers/ 27 buds. Stems 580mm. Points for ACM=80.0.

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Photo: Australian Orchid Council
ACC / AOC 1998 'Rockingham'
77.00 points Exhibited by Kissell P. WA 18 December 1998
Measurements
Flower size 200 × 80 mm Petals 40 × 6 mm Dorsal sepal 90 × 5 mm Lateral sepals 115 × 5 mm Lip 36 × 17 mm
1 inflorescence 250 flowers

Segments yellow-green 150D spotted yellow-green 144A. Labellum white. Thirty one inflorescences; total 250 flowers. Stem 400mm.

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Photo: Australian Orchid Council
ACC / AOC 1992 'Walford'
0.00 points Exhibited by Allen A. NSW 20 November 1992

Segments yellow-green 151C, with grey-orange 177A. Labellum yellow-green 150D, spotted yellow-green 144A. 34 inflorescences 95% flowers fully open.

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ACC / AOC 1992 'Rayne'
78.20 points Exhibited by Burgess L. SA 4 January 1992
Measurements
Flower size 15 mm wide Petals 40 × 4 mm Dorsal sepal 63 × 4 mm Lateral sepals 66 × 4 mm Lip 49 × 16 mm
268 flowers

Segments green-yellow 1D. Petals spotted light brown. Labellum white, green spots. 34 spikes with total 268 flowers.

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HCC / AOC 1987 'Pepis Pride'
0.00 points Exhibited by Streatfield J. TAS 18 September 1987
Measurements
Flower size 280 × 140 mm Petals 75 × 6 mm Dorsal sepal 130 × 7 mm Lateral sepals 169 × 5 mm Lip 50 × 25 mm
1 inflorescence

Sepals and petals overall yellow green 150C, spotted greyed orange 174A, Labellum yellow green 150D, spotted protruberances green 139C. Eleven flowers in one inflorescence. The flowers fresh, well spaced and nicely displayed. The size, colour and flower count were better than the type form. AJ

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Award Comparison

MeasurementACC/AOC 2019 'Aardee'AM/AOC 2015 'John Margaret'ACM/AOC 2014 'Barbara'ACM/AOC 2010 'Sylvia'ACM/AOC 2005 'Li'HCC/AOC 2005 'Li'ACC/AOC 1998 'Rockingham'ACC/AOC 1992 'Walford'ACC/AOC 1992 'Rayne'HCC/AOC 1987 'Pepis Pride'
Flower size185 × 85 mm310 × 100 mm180 × 56 mm210 × 80 mm165 × 98 mm165 × 98 mm200 × 80 mm0 × 0 mm0 × 15 mm280 × 140 mm
Petals47 × 5 mm85 × 9 mm49 × 6 mm51 × 7 mm49 × 4 mm49 × 4 mm40 × 6 mm-40 × 4 mm75 × 6 mm
Dorsal sepal73 × 5 mm150 × 9 mm70 × 5 mm92 × 8 mm79 × 5 mm79 × 5 mm90 × 5 mm-63 × 4 mm130 × 7 mm
Lateral sepals75 × 5 mm195 × 6 mm84 × 4 mm121 × 6 mm94 × 5 mm94 × 5 mm115 × 5 mm-66 × 4 mm169 × 5 mm
Lip31 × 20 mm45 × 35 mm28 × 18 mm23 × 20 mm30 × 20 mm30 × 20 mm36 × 17 mm-49 × 16 mm50 × 25 mm
Flower count6444528131212250-268-
Inflorescences14454922134-1

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