Epidendroideae
Aeranthes
Aeranthes
Large-flowered Aeranthes
Aeranthes grandiflora (1824)
Botanical Description
Known for its thin, wire-like green stems that suspend translucent, ghost-like flowers in mid-air. The blooms are often greenish-yellow and appear to “float” around the plant, catching the slightest breeze.
Hardiness & Conservation
Hardy Species
Status: Least Concern • Regulation: Appendix II
Scientific Classification
| Subfamily | Epidendroideae |
| Tribe | Vandeae |
| Subtribe | Angraecinae |
| Genus | Aeranthes |
Growth & Care
| 📍 Origin | Madagascar |
| 📅 Season | Summer |
| 👃 Fragrance | Yes; Sweet (Night) |
| 🔗 Similar | A. caudata, A. ramosa |