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Aerangis fastuosa
This year, our Aerangis fastuosa, or also known as The Magnificient Aerangis, produced seven flowers in total. In contrast, we had five last year. This native of Madagascar is a dwarf orchid or miniature orchid when describing the size and height of the overall plant. However, the size of the flowers and the leaves do not reflect that status. This is easily seen with the photographs in this post today.
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| A) March 27th. Six visible flower buds appeared. The seventh is underneath the leaves towards the back. |
The flowers are about 2 inches or 5 cm in size and exude a pleasant fragrant throughout the day especially in the afternoon and at night.
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| B) A closer look of the flower buds. |
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| C) By April 3rd, at least four flowers were opening up. All exhibiting the crisp white color. |
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| D) The seventh flower is still hidden from this view. |
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| E) Today, April 17th, all seven flowers are opened. |
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| F) Once again, 'The Magnificient Aerangis' is in full bloom at almost the same time as last year, (see last year's post, on April 15, 2015.) |
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| G) All seven flowers in full bloom today, April 17th, 2016. |
It never fails to surprise me that each time I post an update of one of our orchids, it seems to fall at about if not the same time of the year. We joined an Orchid forum group and one of the senior member, Cattan, had found a lovely quote about orchids. I think this describe them very well.
"Orchids are very eloquent. They tell their master by their appearance, how they are treated", H. G. Reichenbach.
Lovely white flowers, you certainly treat yours well
ReplyDeleteThanks Maureen. I am always happy to know that I am able to share my husband's orchid collection with someone else. Orchids are such unique plants and growing up in Malaysia, I use to take them for granted. Not anymore! I have created a monster because Arne's collection is expanding. However, I am pleased to say that many of his orchids are on the 'miniature' side!
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