Aeranthes henrici

Native to: Madagascar

General Information

Aeranthes henrici is a cool to warm growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Madagascar.

Altitude
1000 - 1433 m
0
2500
Size
35 - 35 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.8 - 9 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
67 - 82 %
0
100
Temperature
9 - 22 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
8000 - 16000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Grows to 35cm. Each new growth has numerous erect leaves that grow to 4-35cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.4-15cm

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn

Blooming Season

  • Autumn

Substrate(s)

  • Coarse
  • Bark
  • Charcoal
  • Perlite

Care Notes

These orchids like to be kept on the dry side, but may need to be watered daily during warm weather, and prefer a well draining mix or also do well mounted, provided they can be watered regularly.

These are quite a forgiving orchid, there are no special requirements to get this orchid to flower, just good care and consistent conditions. Larger plants may be more fussy and can react poorly to change; a poorly timed repotting, a pest infection or an unusually hot day can set them back for a couple of years. However, even plants that have been treated poorly can thrive, and if they are set back they often recover much stronger then they would otherwise be.

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 8mm to 300mm per day, heaviest in July and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 67% to 82%, highest in August and lowest in April. Temperature ranges from 12C to 30C, highest in May (19C to 30C) and lowest in January (12C to 23C).

Fertiliser

Apply liquid based fertiliser per recommended directions. They can benefit from a high phosphate fertiliser leading up to flowering season, followed by a high nitrogen fertiliser when new growth appears, and a balanced fertiliser in other times. These orchids can also tolerate slow release fertiliser applied 1-2 pellets per cup (250ml) of media.

Use balanced fertiliser year round. Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round. Use a high Nitrogen fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Use a high Phosphorous fertiliser during Summer.

Potting

Due to the growth nature of these plants they are best mounted onto cork, tree fern slabs, or even trees if the climate suits. Water regularly especially in hot weather.

This plant does very well in baskets or suspended pots This plant does well mounted. Repotting is best done annually.

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