Brassavola acaulis is native to moist forested foothills where it grows on tree branches. Native to Panama, Guatemala, Mexico and Costa Rica.

The fleshy terete leaves of Brassavola acaulis are pendent (hang from the rhizome) and up to 0.75 inches wide. The leaves grow between 16 and 32 inches long. The rhizome creeps along the substrate. It produces flower stems from the rhizome rather than from the top of the pseudobulb. It alternates producing new leaf growths with flower stems. Foliage is dark green in color. One flower is produced on an inflorescence that grows from the rhizome. The petals and sepals are greenish-white and the lip is white in color. Flowers are waxy. Fragrant at night.

Brassavola acaulis needs to be grown mounted on cork or a tree branch since the foliage is pendent. Provide bright light with gigh humidity and good air circulation. Let the plant dry out between watering and reduce some water during the winter, when the temperatures are cooler.

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