lady of the night

Brassavola nodosa

HouseplantOrchidaceae

lady of the night
FragrantEvergreen
USDA zones10 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall
Bloom season
Spring, summer, autumn, winter

Garden uses

Container

Notes

Lady of the night (Brassavola nodosa) is a houseplant for containers. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 10 and warmer, down to about 30°F (-1°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full sun and average moisture. It stays evergreen and reaches 12 to 24 inches tall. The flowers are fragrant, and they can appear in any season.

Pairs well with Blue daisy, Lemon grass, and Mexican heather.