It is especially fragrant at full moon. The flowers are heart shaped and are white to greenish- white, sepals have a greener tinge. The leaves are pencil-shaped teretes. The Brassavola nodosa is an epiphyte, effortlessly attaching to trees. According to Dr. Roman Kaiser , a Swiss chemist specializing in floral scents, pollination of the Brassavola nodosa occurs by moths.
Brassavolas grow well in warm to intermediate climates.
Throughout my hikes, I have viewed Brassavola nodosas attached to tree trunks and branches, although not in bloom. One can imagine my joy when stumbling across this little beauty. A delightful surprise. I like the Rainforest. One truly appreciates the wonders of nature when you become a part of the surroundings.