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Aerangis fastuosa is an species in the genus Aerangis.
Description[]
Plant blooms from winter to spring with one to six 5 cm wide flowers. Flowers are fragrant at night.
Distribution[]
Plants are found growing on small branches in Madagascar at elevations of 1000 to 1500 meters
Culture[]
Plants are best grown hanged in baskets and on mounted and usually require full sunlight and intermediate to warm temperatures. If hunged the roots must be watered frequently. Plants should be grown in media that is well drained such as tree fern fibers (for small plants),several pieces of coarse fir bark, or sphagnum moss.
Naming[]
Common Names: The Magnificent Aerangis
Synonyms[]
- Angorchis fastuosa [Rchb.f.]O.Ktze. 1891
- *Angraecum fastuosum Rchb.f 1881
- Rhaphidorhynchus fastuosus [Rchb.f] Finet 1907