Queen of Angraecums (Angraecum magdalenae)
Epidendroideae Angraecum Queen of Angraecums Angraecum magdalenae (1925) Botanical Description A “snow-white” jewel from the mountains of Madagascar. Unlike the giant Angraecums, this is a more compact species with large, waxy, vanilla-scented blooms that look as if they were carved from porcelain. Hardiness & Conservation Fragile / Rare Status: Endangered • Regulation: Appendix II Scientific […]
Large-flowered Aeranthes (Aeranthes grandiflora)
Epidendroideae 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 […]
Spider-flowered Jumellea (Jumellea arachnantha)
Epidendroideae Jumellea Spider-flowered Jumellea Jumellea arachnantha (1894) Botanical Description A robust species that forms dense clumps. It produces a multitude of crystalline white flowers on individual stalks. The fragrance is incredibly powerful, filling greenhouses with a scent similar to jasmine or lily. Hardiness & Conservation In Review Status: Rare • Regulation: Appendix II Scientific Classification […]
Spotted Aerangis (Aerangis punctata)
Epidendroideae Aerangis Spotted Aerangis Aerangis punctata (1986) Botanical Description A miniature marvel with silver-spotted roots that are often larger than the plant itself. It produces a single, disproportionately large flower with a very long nectar spur, making it a “must-have” for terrarium hobbyists. Hardiness & Conservation Fragile / Rare Status: Endangered • Regulation: Appendix II […]
Braided Orchid (Angraecum distichum)
Epidendroideae Angraecum Braided Orchid Angraecum distichum (1814) Botanical Description Highly unusual for its foliage, which grows in a tight, “braided” or ladder-like pattern along the stem. It produces tiny, shell-like white flowers from the leaf axils almost continuously throughout the year. Hardiness & Conservation Hardy Species Status: Least Concern • Regulation: Appendix II Scientific Classification […]