Rhipidoglossum rutilum

Also known as: The Reddish Diaphananthe or Tridactyle erectocalcarata Rhipidoglossum erectocalcaratum Rhipidoglossum woodianum Angraecopsis rutila Aeranthes rutilus Angraecum woodianum Angraecum erectocalcaratum Chamaeangis schliebenii Diaphananthe erectocalcarata Diaphananthe margaritae Diaphananthe rutila Listrostachys margaritae Listrostachys gabonensis Listrostachys multiflora in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Angola Burundi Cameroon Congo Ghana Guinea Kenya Liberia Malawi Mozambique Nigeria Rwanda Senegal Sudan Uganda Zimbabwe

General Information

The Reddish Diaphananthe is a monopodial cool to hot growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Congo, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sudan, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.

Plant Description

Monopodial. Each new growth has numerous leathery thick, lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn

Blooming Season

• Autumn

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

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,