Aerangis is a delicate orchid requiring specific attention. It thrives in high humidity, ideally above 60%, and needs consistent airflow to prevent fungal issues. Additionally, aerangis necessitates indirect, filtered light to mimic its natural, shaded forest habitat. These conditions make its care challenging for novice growers.
Watering schedule: Twice per week
Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun
| Care Difficulty | Hard |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Watering Schedule | Twice per week |
| Sunlight Requirements | Partial sun |
| Soil Type | Orchid Potting Mix |
| Soil pH | 6-7 |
| Hardiness Zones |
9-11
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Native to Madagascar, lemon-scented aerangis (Aerangis citrata) is celebrated for the beauty of its trailing strands of white blossoms, which can number more than twenty along a single branch and may bloom twice or thrice per year. Requiring high levels of moisture, this species is almost always found near water. It grows on the trunks of trees and other plants, but does not parasitize them.
Aerangis articulata is a charming epiphytic orchid that thrives on tree trunks in the mist-laden forests of Africa. It boasts a series of articulated, fleshy leaves that cluster along its stem, giving it a segmented look. The enchanting white and pale yellow blooms emerge in a pendant inflorescence, exuding a subtle fragrance at nightfall, a strategy evolved to attract pollinating nocturnal insects.
Common issues for Aerangis based on 10 million real cases
