Sunday, February 7, 2016

Aerangis fastuosa (Reichenbach) Schlechter 1914

 

Geographical origin: 

  Madagascar
Epiphytic orchids on mossy branches, in evergreen humid forests
, North from Antananarivo and Eat forests.
Altitude 1000 à 1500 .
 
 
Culture :
 
 
It needs temperatures moderated to hot, with however a notable refreshment in winter, especially at nigh.
This Aerangis can be grown in pot, with a mix of fine barks and sphagnum, or mounted on a piece of bark with sphagnum.
During summer, because of its fine roots, the substrat or the mounting should never dry too much.
The leaves must be dark green.

If the color is different, green-red or brown, it means that the light is too strong.


Aerangis fastuosa in situ - Madagascar -

 

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