{"id":16324,"date":"2014-05-17T05:00:18","date_gmt":"2014-05-17T13:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/?p=16324"},"modified":"2014-07-06T17:44:53","modified_gmt":"2014-07-07T01:44:53","slug":"night-fragrant-orchids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/2014\/05\/17\/night-fragrant-orchids\/","title":{"rendered":"Night Fragrant Orchids"},"content":{"rendered":"

What do the Ghost Orchid<\/a> and Darwin\u2019s Orchid<\/a> have in common? Besides their sparkling white blooms, they are also night fragrant orchids. They have no scent during the day, and turn on their perfumes when it’s dark. The six photos below represent just a fraction of night fragrant orchid varieties. I’ve included a few more in the list at the end of the post.<\/p>\n

\"Ghost<\/a>\"Angraecum<\/a>\"Aerangis<\/a><\/p>\n

Not all white orchids have aromas. White Phals<\/a>, for instance, have no smell. Some white Dendrobiums<\/a> are scentless, while many white Australian Dendrobiums have sweet daytime perfumes. On the other hand, night fragrant orchids have characteristic nectar tubes which extend behind each bloom. These point to one common goal for these orchids: pollination by moths. White flowers stand out at night, and moths love the rich scents and sweet nectar. Some orchids are fragrant only at dusk or early evening, while others last throughout the night.<\/p>\n

\"Brassavola<\/a>\"Amesiella<\/a>\"Jumellea<\/a><\/p>\n

Most of these night fragrant orchids are rare, and not common in cultivation. Some varieties have flowers with light green or yellow tints. Many have demanding care needs, and are not recommended for orchid beginners. Easier varieties include Brassavola, Mystacidium<\/a>, and Neofinetia<\/a>.
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\nThis partial list of night fragrant orchids includes some superstars, like the Ghost Orchid<\/a> and Darwin’s Orchid<\/a>.<\/p>\n