Angraecum aloifolium is endemic to Madagascar and it is only known to be distributed in northwest Madagascar (Mahajanga province). It grows mainly in dry deciduous forests at an altitude of 0-400 meters...
Angraecum aloifolium also called as The Aloe-Like Leafed Angraecum, is a species of the genus Angraecum. This species was described by Hermans & P.J.Cribb in 1997.
IDENTIFY ANGRAECUM ALOIFOLIUM
Angraecum aloifolium is endemic to Madagascar and it is only known to be distributed in northwest Madagascar (Mahajanga province). It grows mainly in dry deciduous forests at an altitude of 0-400 meters.
It is a medium sized epiphyte, which reaching 10-15cm in height, with a stem carrying narrowly ensiform, thick leathery, pitted, 4-5 cm long leaves.
The Aloe-Like Leafed Angraecum blooms in the spring on an axillary, short, few flowered inflorescence. The white flowers up to 4 cm in diameter, with a spur about 5 cm long.
ANGRAECUM ALOIFOLIUM CARE AND CULTURE
Cultural information should only be used as a guide, and should be to be adapted to suit you. Your physical location; where you grow your plants, how much time you have to devote to their care, and many other factors, will need to be taken into account. Only then can you decide on the cultural methods that best suit you and your plants.
Light:
Angraecum aloifolium needs a light level of 18000-20000 lux in summer, while in winter the light must be more intense: 24000-26000 lux. It is important to shield the direct rays of the sun. The ideal photoperiod is 12-13 hours.
Temperature:
In summer the average temperature is 27-29 ° day and 22-23 ° C at night. In winter the average temperature is 24-25 ° C during the day and 19-21 ° C at night.
Humidity:
The Aloe-Like Leafed Angraecum needs the average humidity of 70-80%.
Substrate, growing media and repotting:
The best way to grow Angraecum aloifolium is a bare root, mounted on a raft. In this case, however, we must ensure that the air humidity remains on 70-80%. If this is not possible, it is best to place it in a vase, using medium-sized bark as a substrate. It is important to ensure good air access to the roots, as this species is subject to root rots.
Watering:
This orchid gets water abundantly during the growing period (March - October), as soon as the substratum has become dry. If it is grown bare roots, it is necessary to water it 1-2 times a day. During the rest period the watering becomes much more sporadic.
Fertilizer:
This species is fertilized every 3 watering (once a week if it is a bare root specimen) using 1/6 of the dose indicated on the vial of a special liquid manure for orchids. The fertilizations are suspended during the rest period.
Rest period:
Angraecum aloifolium flowers after spending the period of rest. In nature, rest is quite prolonged and lasts from November to March. However, in cultivation it is not appropriate to subject the plant to this stress, so it takes 2 winter months. The watering during this period must be reduced to 1 time every 2 (if the orchid is grown bare root) or 4 (if it is potted) weeks, however must be present light morning steaming of the stem of the plant every 3-4 days . The air humidity should not fall below 70%.
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