Sunday, April 12, 2020

Orchid of the day: Aerangis fastuosa

Aerangis fastuosa


This is our very reliable miniature or dwarf orchid which is a native of Madagascar. Aerangis fastuosa is also called The Magnificient Aerangis. This monopodial orchid has very short and stunted stems which makes the leaves very low to the ground. It gives the appearance that the flowers are spreading horizontally.


A) We have seven flowers this time.


B) The flowers emit a pleasant fragrant in the evening and the fragrant becomes stronger in the absence of light.


C) The orchid is co-existing with a velvety layer of moss in the wooden basket.


D) The flowers are definitely bright white. 


E) The roots of this orchid is not obvious like our Aerangis luteo-alba var. rhodosticta.

This isn't an orchid Arne will transplant to a cork bark. This orchid does well in this wooden basket and that is where it shall remain. Until my next post, have a safe week.

Khairul Bariah



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