Diaphananthe fragrantissima

Also known as: The Fragrant Diaphananthe or Angraecum muansae Diaphananthe kirkii Diaphananthe fimbriata Diaphananthe falcata Diaphananthe muansae Listrostachys falcata Listrostachys kirkii Listrostachys muansae Mystacidium fragrantissimum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Angola Burundi Congo Ethiopia Kenya Mozambique Rwanda Sudan Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe

General Information

The Fragrant Diaphananthe is a warm to hot growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Angola, Burundi, Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, Rwanda, Sudan, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous thick lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Summer and Autumn

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

• Autumn
• Summer

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. 

Fragrant:

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Climate

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,