Orchid of the day: Aerangis luteo-alba var. rhodosticta

Aerangis luteo-alba var. rhodostica

This is our miniature orchid, Aerangis luteo-alba var. rhodostica, endemic across equatorial Africa. The color varies from pure white to ivory, cream or pale yellow. We purchased this specimen in August 2014 and it flowered twice in 2015 (see post Feb 1st, 2015 and October 25th, 2015). Once again without fail, it is in bloom this year.

A) August 7th, flowers stems developing.

B) 'Aerial' view of the specimen.

C) By September 17th, almost forty flowers were in bloom.

D) Upclose of the cascading flowers.

E) The profile of an individual flower.

I hope you enjoyed our flowering Aerangis luteo-alba var. rhodosticta. It may flower again this year. We hope to take it for judging next time. Wish us luck!