Angraecum sesquipedale

[Theodoreorchidking]

It's in spike. It's had a love hate relationship with me. I repotted it and it lost a lot of leaves and the tips of some got strange. I also have been terrible about watering . So not I just keep it in this pot to keep humidity and some water at the bottom.

 

[mrhappyrotter]

That's good to see, the plant looks happy now!

I had to repot mine, I think it was last year, and it also was absolutely not impressed that situation at all. It sulked and sulked and sulked until this summer when I put it outside where it got intense heat but also lots and lots of water, as well as indirect, natural sunlight.

Is the fragrance on your plant's flowers pleasant? I think I got a dud to be honest. The flowers on my plant are fragrant, but the scent is just not very nice. It's along the lines of the scent of Bradford pear flowers, but more intense. Kinda makes me think it needs to go on the downsize list.

 

[Theodoreorchidking]

That's good to see, the plant looks happy now!

I had to repot mine, I think it was last year, and it also was absolutely not impressed that situation at all. It sulked and sulked and sulked until this summer when I put it outside where it got intense heat but also lots and lots of water, as well as indirect, natural sunlight.

Is the fragrance on your plant's flowers pleasant? I think I got a dud to be honest. The flowers on my plant are fragrant, but the scent is just not very nice. It's along the lines of the scent of Bradford pear flowers, but more intense. Kinda makes me think it needs to go on the downsize list.

This is the first flowering. I have a hybrid of sesquipedale and (sesquipedale x Angraecum magdalenae) and supposedly it's supost to have similar shape with a better smell

 

[big923cattleya]

Angraecums like sesquipedale do not like to be disturbed. I have had them and I just move them up in pot size trying very hard not to disturb the roots at all. If you do, they often sulk by growing slowly.
I actually like A. enurneum better than sesquipedale. They like lots of water, warmth, full strong Cattleya type light. 4-6 hours of direct sun light is what made them do well for me.
They enjoy regular feedings at 1/2 strength.

 

[big923cattleya]

I think that sesquipedale x magdalenae is Ang. Lemforde White Beauty. Grows like magdalenae in much lower light.

 

[Theodoreorchidking]

I think that sesquipedale x magdalenae is Ang. Lemforde White Beauty. Grows like magdalenae in much lower light.

Ecuagenera did a back cross that I bought. Smaller plants that is beefy

 

[big923cattleya]

I know. Sesquipedale gets to be Huge! Magdalenae stays compact, maybe 8-12 inches tall. I had one plant of Lemforde White Beauty years ago and it got to maybe 15” tall, nice dark green leaves. Vegetatively it takes after magdalenae.

 

[Ozpaph]

I grew mine in a slat basket, like a vanda. Something must have happened to it.....

 

[Theodoreorchidking]

86 days to get this and I love it so much. The smell I can't describe. Strange . The flowers are huge. Interestingly they open from the last flower on the spike then to the ones closer to the plant

 

[Roots]

Wow, just lovely.

 

[hkunberger]

Beautiful!

 

[mrhappyrotter]

The smell I can't describe. Strange .

Yeah. Same with mine, it's "meh". Reminds me a bit of Bradford pear flowers, though it's not an exact match and a bit more complex. For those not familiar, Bradford pear fragrance is often regarded as somewhat unpleasant. Fishy with a hint of bleach is one of the more family friendly descriptions I've heard.

I'm thinking, but obviously can't confirm, that the fragrance of this species is variable. Some people and some literature describe it as pleasant, like the scents of other Angraecoids.

Personally I'm having to downsize my collection and this is one of the plants I'm going back and forth on. On the one hand, there's the historical significance that makes me keen on keeping it. On the other hand, these can grow quite large and take up a lot of space, so the fact that I don't really like the fragrance makes me think it won't be around forever.

 

[PeteM]

I think that sesquipedale x magdalenae is Ang. Lemforde White Beauty. Grows like magdalenae in much lower light.

I’ve grown this and found this to be my favorite. The sesquipedale flowers by itself doesn’t last very long and the fragrance is musky. But the white beauty hybrid solves both these issues and is an incredibly rewarding plant. Unfortunately, I lost mine this year because I didn’t repot in time and the plant didn’t survive my last minute effort. I grew mine successfully for many years in a tall strawberry planter.

It’s since been put back on the list for the next time we cross paths.

 

[BrucherT]

86 days to get this and I love it so much. The smell I can't describe. Strange . The flowers are huge. Interestingly they open from the last flower on the spike then to the ones closer to the plant View attachment 51042View attachment 51043View attachment 51044View attachment 51045View attachment 51046View attachment 51047View attachment 51048

Congratulations on blooming this bioscientifically historic plant! I like that your plant is modest in size. but those flowers -- hoooboy! Big'uns! Well done! I have A. elephantinum... always trying to procure A. urischianum but nobody every has it.

 

[Theodoreorchidking]

Thank you. Hear is an Etsy link for that plant you are looking for.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1780743270/angraecum-urschianum-3

Maybe call these people: there are good for leafless
https://laorchid.com/products/angra...iUwYCuF8NPe_RrLDpLGb4Edh2Gd-o7RQLI1fXGRuzytyE

 

[Linus_Cello]

We just had Peter Lin do a talk on Agraecum, Aerangis and Aeranthes. On where to buy, he recommended:

Diamond Orchids
Botanica Ltd
Louisiana Orchid Connection (which Theodoreorchidking posted)
Cal Orchids
Afri Orchids (when they come to shows in FL and CA)

 

[Hilmar]

hi all, do you know what happens when you grow it longer?
att. Angraecum sesquipedale `Graue` ( seedling from 1998) , flower picture 2016,
meanwhile, ca. 2 m high...

 

[Happypaphy7]

How old is that plant? How long do the flowers last?

 

[BrucherT]

hi all, do you know what happens when you grow it longer?
att. Angraecum sesquipedale `Graue` ( seedling from 1998) , flower picture 2016,
meanwhile, ca. 2 m high...

LORDY that's a GALAXY OF STARS!!!!! Standing in AWE! Please tell us EVERYTHING about how you grow that? Light, humidity, watering, food... I have never tried this one because it always seems like a greenhouse-only sucker but... DAYUMMMM! Just thrilling and astonishing to see; thank you so much for the inspiration!