Brassavola (Cattleya) Cucullata Sp. Royalty-Free Stock Photo

Brassavola cucullata is a species native to Mexico, Central America, the West Indies and northern South America, common name is daddy-long-legs orchid, B. cucullata has terete leaves that are very thin pencil-like, The leaves droop, cannot stay upright, this drooping habit makes B. cucullata well suited for growing on a mount or in a basket. Not only do the plants droop, but so do the flowers. This species is one that can never grow bushy, a very lanky species, Producing brilliant large flowers with long spur-like petals.