Angraecum florulentum

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Intro:
Angraecum florulentum is native to Madagascar and is an easy plant to grow and flower. The sparkling, crystalline white flowers are large for the size of the plant. The flowers are fragrant at night and can last from 1-3 months. The plant is small in habit and does send up side growths making this the perfect windowsill plant or a good plant for those with limited space.

Light:
Medium light somewhere between what a phalaenopsis and cattleya would receive. East windows are ideal and this plant will grow and flower with ease under artificial lights.
P.L. Lights systems are a great way to provide artificial light to your orchids. See our P.L. Lights page for more information on this great product we offer.

Temperature:
Intermediate temperatures where the days are from 70 to 80 and the nights are from 60 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Summer temps can be 85 degrees or warmer for day time highs.

Humidity:
50% or higher is ideal. The use of humidity trays or room humidifiers is beneficial.
We offer two products that can help increase humidity levels. The humidity tray offered in black or white, and the Mist Maker.

Water:
It is best to use rainwater, distilled or reverse osmosis water. Municipal water with a pH of 7.5 or lower can also be used. Water as the mix approaches dryness but do not allow the mix to become completely dry between watering when in flower or bud. At other times water and allow the mix to just approach dryness.

Over-watering can cause several problems such as root rot and infectious bacteria/fungus in the potting medium. One product we offer that can help these problems if caught at an early stage is Phyton 27 bactericide and fungicide.

Fertilizer:
We highly recommend Green Jungle Orchid Food, especially formulated to work with rain, distilled, reverse osmosis water or water low in alkalinity. Fertilize with Green Jungle every time you water.

Or, use GrowMore 20-10-20 Ureafree for municipal or well water. Use at the rate of ½ teaspoon per gallon. If using GrowMore with rain, distilled, or reverse osmosis water, add back in 5 - 10% municipal or well water to supply the necessary calcium and magnesium. Fertilize every other watering in the summer and every third watering in the winter.
Other fertilizer offered is: GrowMore 6-30-30 (Cymbidium and bloom boosting formula).

Flowering:
This plant flowers in the winter to spring months with spikes that emerge first as sharp points opposite leaves on the stem. The flowers are up to 2 inches wide and have a long nectary up to 6 inches in length. They have a nice floral scent but only during the evening. Several spikes can occur on mature plants.The flowers last from one to three months.

Repotting:
Repot in the early summer months right after flowering. Use a small bark mix and clay pots for best results. Keep dry the first week after potting to allow any cracked roots to heal.
We offer several different types of potting medium. Here are direct links to what we believe to be some of the best potting mediums available for orchids: Orchids Limited bark mix, New Zealand sphagnum moss, coco husk, coco peat, sponge rock,charcoal, tree fern fiber and cork slabs for epiphytic plants.