Angraecum sesquipedale 'Orchidglade II' FCC/AOS

Angraecum sesquipedale 'Orchidglade II' FCC/AOS - Flower photo by Richard LindbergAngraecum sesquipedale 'Orchidglade II' FCC/AOS - Plant photo by Richard LindbergThe genus Angraecum (Angcm) contains 200 species that grow in tropical Africa to Madagascar. They like a wood slat basket, high humidity, moderate shade, and ample water while in growing.

Angraecum sesquipedale grows in Madagascar. It is hot growing and needs consistent warm temperatures and even watering. It has large, fragrant flowers.

The basket is starting to rot and the bottom half of the stalk is dead. Needs to be re-potted.

02/10/2011 - New plant photo. Blog entry

03/01/2010 - Bloomed with 3 good flowers.

03/01/2009 - Bloomed one spike and second blasted.

03/01/2008 - Leaves hard, advice was that light level was too high. Added shade cloth above it.

03/01/2007 - Produced spike which blasted.

03/01/2006 - Adjusting to basket.

03/01/2005 - Added to collection impulse buy at POE. Removed from pot to a basket.

TRIBE: Vandaeae     SUBTRIBE: Angraecinae