Angraecum

Genus

Also called Ctenorchis, Monixus, Bonniera, Angorchis, Lepervenchea, Comet orchid, Angrec, Angcm

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Angraecum — Photo: Diogo Correia · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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Typeorchid

“Angraecum orchids are elegant epiphytic orchids” — How to Grow Angraecum Orchid — LizPlants

LightBright, indirect light; 12-14 hours daily under grow lights or east-facing window with filtered sunlight

“Sun: Bright, indirect light; 12-14 hours daily under grow lights or east-facing window with filtered sunlight” — How to Grow Angraecum Orchid — LizPlants

WaterWeekly watering during growing season; reduce frequency in winter. Keep medium slightly moist but never waterlogged. High humidity (60-80%) is essential; mist regularly or use humidity trays.

“Water: Weekly watering during growing season; reduce frequency in winter. Keep medium slightly moist but never waterlogged. High humidity (60-80%) is essential; mist regularly or use humidity trays.” — How to Grow Angraecum Orchid — LizPlants

Soil pH5.5–6.5

“pH: 5.5-6.5” — How to Grow Angraecum Orchid — LizPlants

Hardiness zones10b-11 outdoors; grown indoors in containers in cooler climates

“Zones 10b-11 outdoors; grown indoors in containers in cooler climates” — How to Grow Angraecum Orchid — LizPlants

Transplantspring, immediately after flowering

“Potting is best done in the spring” — Angraecum Culture Sheet - American Orchid Society

Ready whenLong, slender flower spikes emerge with pristine white, star-shaped flowers with characteristic long spurs; often fragrant at night. Flowers can last 2-4 months.

“harvest_signs: Long, slender flower spikes emerge with pristine white, star-shaped flowers with characteristic long spurs; often fragrant at night” — How to Grow Angraecum Orchid — LizPlants

Indoorsroom temperature all the time is fine

“If growing indoors, there is no need to worry about temperature” — Angraecum Culture Sheet - American Orchid Society

Pestsmealybugs, spider mites, scale insects, fungus gnats

“Common Pests Mealybugs (Planococcus citri) Isolate affected plant; spray with 70% isopropyl alcohol or insecticidal soap; repeat every 7-10 days; inspect roots and leaf axils carefully Spider mites (Tetranychidae family) Increase humidity; spray with water; use miticide if severe; improve air circ” — How to Grow Angraecum Orchid — LizPlants

Companionsother orchid species, bromeliads, air plants (tillandsia), ferns, anthuriums

“Plant with: Other orchid species (on orchid shelves) Bromeliads Air plants (Tillandsia) Ferns Anthuriums” — How to Grow Angraecum Orchid — LizPlants

Keep away fromripening fruit, plants requiring frequent dry periods, pesticide-treated areas

“Avoid planting near: Ripening fruit (ethylene damage) Plants requiring frequent dry periods Pesticide-treated areas” — How to Grow Angraecum Orchid — LizPlants

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Where this comes from

Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
Fact sheet: 2 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian