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Aerangis mooreana is an species in the genus Aerangis.
Description[]
Plant blooms in from winter to spring with several 8 cm flowers.
Distribution[]
Plants are found growing on branches in the humid forest of the Comoros Islands and Madagascar at elevations of sea level to 600 meters
Culture[]
Plants are best grown hanged in baskets and on mounted and usually require moderate lighting and 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: Moore's Aerangis
Synonyms[]
- Aerangis anjoanensis H.Perrier 1941
- Aerangis ikopana Schltr. 1925
- *Angraecum mooreanum Rolfe ex Sander 1901