Ancistrorhynchus capitatus

Also known as: The Head or Angraecum capitatum Cephalangraecum capitatum Cephalangraecum gentilii Angorchis capitata Ancistrorhynchus constrictus Listrostachys capitata Listrostachys gentilii in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Cameroon Congo Liberia Nigeria Uganda

General Information

The Head is a warm to hot growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Cameroon, Congo, Liberia, Nigeria, and Uganda.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous leathery rigid leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring

Care Notes

These orchids have a fine root system that can quickly die back if left dry for too long, but also does not like to be kept wet, so water regularly but ensure that the mix is dry before watering. 

Climate

hot-forest-orchids Grows at low to high elevations.

Potting

These plants are quite forgiving and will do well repotted ever 2-3 years. The mix should be coarse, well draining, and allow space for air to move and for roots to grow. 

Alternatively, these plants will also do well mounted to tree fern or cork slabs, or mounted to trees.

Best time for repotting or mounting the orchids is the end of winter when new growths start to appear. Avoid repotting during hot weather,