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Aeranthes ramosa is an species in the genus Aeranthes.
Description[]
Plant blooms from summer to fall with five to nine 5 cm wide flowers.
Distribution[]
Plants are found growing in the wet montane forest of Madagascar at elevations of 1000 to 1500 meters
Culture[]
Plants are best grown hanged in baskets and on mounted and usually require shade and warm temperatures. Plants should be grown in media that is well drained such as tree fern fibers, several pieces of coarse fir bark, or sphagnum moss. Water regularly year round.
Naming[]
Common Names: The Branched Aeranthes
Synonyms[]
- Aeranthes brevivaginans H.Perrier 1938
- Aeranthes vespertilio Cogn. 1902