Aerangis kotschyana 3in

LARGE plants with super chunky roots.

Aerangis kotchyana is a medium-sized orchid native to Africa and Madagascar. It produces many small white spurred flowers. Fragrant. A slightly cooler rest period may aid in flower production. Aerangis orchids at full maturity can produce up to 20 blooms on one spike that will last 6 weeks. They love high humidity and thrive in greenhouses, well-lit bathrooms or near a humidifier. They can be grown potted or mounted. Basket recommended if grown potted.

AERANGIS CARE INFO:

Potting mix: Coarse-medium bark. Repot every 1-2 years as the media breaks down. Can be mounted on cork with sphagnum or tree fern. 

Light: Bright indirect-medium light. Window direction doesn't matter but harsh light will not be tolerated. Protect leaves from direct sun exposure. 

Water: Water frequently in hot months when media has dried slightly. High humidity will help prevent the media from drying out too quickly. Water at the base of the plant to prevent crown rot.

Temp: Cool-warm (50F min night, 85F max day).

Humidity: 60-90%, needs high humidity with good air circulation. 

Fertilizing: Light feeding year round. 1/4 strength urea-free fertilizer, every other watering as new roots and leaves emerge. Run clean room temperature tap water through the pot once monthly to prevent salt buildup. Decrease to every 3rd watering if leaf burning is observed.

Photo credit: 

1. File:Aerangis kotschyana 2 - cropped.jpg - Wikimedia Commons

2. File:R. Warner & B.S. Williams - The Orchid Album - volume 04 - plate 179 (1885).jpg - Wikimedia Commons