Saturday, March 13, 2021

Orchid of the day: Angraecum sesquipedale

Angraecum sesquipedale


Once again, our orchid which is twelve years old, flowered in late December and early January, nicknamed the 'Star of Bethlehem'. This is the first time our orchid produced seven flowers. One inflourescence produced four and the other three. My first post of this orchid was in January 27, 2014. Then it only had one inflourescence with two flowers. I was impressed then, but look at it now!

(A) Only four flowers were fully opened here. You can see one bud in the upper left, between the two flowers. 


(B) A close up of one flower. Endemic orchid to Madagascar.


(C) Arne proudly showing off his twelve years old Angraecum sesquipedale. Amazing spurs!


Below is a series of pictures taken over time to show how the flowers developed from buds to flowers under the light in our basement. Sadly I could catcha picture with all seven flowers fully opened at the same time.















I hope when the opportunity arises, we can take our Angraecum sesquipedale for judging at the American Orchid Society, in Washington D.C. Timing is very important!

Until next time, have a great day everyone!

Khairul Bariah






















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