mrhappyrotter
Grand Chupacabra
A cutie for sure! This is a real miniature gem.
The flowers are nicely scented for an hour or few right as it starts getting dark. They're proportionally huge compared to the size of the plant, but pretty typical size compared with other Aerangis.
So far this one has been easy to grow and flower for me. I was not anticipating that -- I typically assume most micro/mini orchids are a bit more demanding than their larger cousins. I think having the layer of live Spanish moss around it helps create a nice humid micro-climate, even when the general humidity levels are a bit low, but still allows good air flow around the cork mount and roots.
This plant has been a regular reliable bloomer for me as well, which is nice. I don't know if there's a secret to blooming them, I just know that this plant likes my growing conditions. For the first several years I had this plant, I grew it indoors year round, but for the past couple/several years, I keep it outdoors from spring through fall, and then bring it in when temperatures start getting cold.
This was a gift from a friend of mine that I've had for many years now, so I don't know where it originally came from.
The flowers are nicely scented for an hour or few right as it starts getting dark. They're proportionally huge compared to the size of the plant, but pretty typical size compared with other Aerangis.
So far this one has been easy to grow and flower for me. I was not anticipating that -- I typically assume most micro/mini orchids are a bit more demanding than their larger cousins. I think having the layer of live Spanish moss around it helps create a nice humid micro-climate, even when the general humidity levels are a bit low, but still allows good air flow around the cork mount and roots.
This plant has been a regular reliable bloomer for me as well, which is nice. I don't know if there's a secret to blooming them, I just know that this plant likes my growing conditions. For the first several years I had this plant, I grew it indoors year round, but for the past couple/several years, I keep it outdoors from spring through fall, and then bring it in when temperatures start getting cold.
This was a gift from a friend of mine that I've had for many years now, so I don't know where it originally came from.
