Aerangis: Features of Care and Growing

10.07.2023 13:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:24

Aerangis is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Orchidaceae family.

Plant features

Erangis has a strong root system. The roots grow quickly and go beyond the container, so it is better to grow an orchid on blocks. Thus, it is possible to reduce the number of transplants, each of which injures the plant. With block content, it is not recommended to “wrap” the roots with sphagnum.

Care

A sufficient amount of light is needed, do not overdo it and do not be greedy for sunlight, you need to find a balance, direct sunlight is allowed for several hours a day, give preference to east or west orientation.

Frequent moistening of the plant is necessary, grassy requires constant presence in moistened soil, water more than three times in seven days.

The complexity of agricultural technology was rated medium, the Aerangis plant can be called non-capricious, but it has its own special preferences. Humidity should be strong, about sixty percent or more, maintain the climate of the tropics throughout the year and the usual level of humidity in the middle zone of our country.

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It is necessary to carry out top dressing quite often; fertilizers are used throughout the year. Keep the temperature at plus twenty-two degrees - plus twenty-seven degrees.

Diana Dashkevich Author: Diana Dashkevich Editor internet resource


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  1. Plant features
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