Angraecum acutipetalum

Also known as: The Pointed Petal Angraecum or Angraecum acutipetalum var. ankeranae Angraecum acutipetalum var. analabeensis Angraecum acutipetalum var. acutipetalum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Madagascar

General Information

The Pointed Petal Angraecum is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Madagascar.

Plant Description

Grows to 12cm. Each new growth has numerous leaves that grow to 1-12cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 10-12cm

Substrate(s)

• Coarse

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 9C to 27C, highest in May (16C to 27C) and lowest in January (9C to 20C).

Watering

These orchids prefer a wet-dry cycle between waterings, they should be watered frequently but only when the moisture is approaching dryness, where the pot feels light and/or the media looks dry. Keep an eye on mounted orchids in warm weather as they may dehydrate quickly.

Keep moisture levels up during hot weather as the plant is prone to dehydration

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

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