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Angraecum leonis - The Comet Orchid
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Angraecum leonis - The Comet Orchid
Angraecum leonis, also known as the Comet Orchid, is a captivating orchid native to Madagascar and the Comoros Islands. It is prized for its stunning, star-shaped white flower, which emits a beautiful fragrance at night.
Distinctive Features
- Growth Habit: This epiphytic orchid grows on trees, clinging to branches with its thick roots. It has long, slender leaves that can reach up to 30 cm (12 inches) in length.
- Flower: The most striking feature of Angraecum leonis is its single, large, star-shaped white flower. The flower can measure up to 10 cm (4 inches) in diameter and has a long, slender spur that can reach up to 15 cm (6 inches) in length. The flower typically blooms at night and emits a strong, sweet fragrance.
- Night-Blooming: Angraecum leonis is a night-blooming orchid, meaning that its flowers open in the evening and close during the day. This is an adaptation to attract nocturnal pollinators, such as moths.
Care Tips
- Light: Provide bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight, which can burn the leaves.
- Water: Water regularly, keeping the potting media moist but not soggy. Allow the top layer to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering during the winter months.
- Humidity: Maintain moderate to high humidity levels, around 50-70%. You can achieve this by misting the plant regularly or using a humidity tray.
- Temperature: This orchid prefers intermediate to warm temperatures, ideally between 18-28°C (64-82°F) during the day and 13-18°C (55-64°F) at night.
- Potting Media: Use a well-draining orchid potting mix, such as bark or a mixture of bark and sphagnum moss.
- Fertiliser: Fertilise weakly, every other week during the growing season (spring-summer) with a balanced orchid fertiliser.
- Air Circulation: Ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal diseases.
Additional Notes
- Angraecum leonis is a relatively easy orchid to care for, making it suitable for beginners.
- Its unique star-shaped flower and night-blooming habit make it a fascinating conversation starter.
- This orchid can be grown in pots, baskets, or mounted on cork bark.
- With proper care, Angraecum leonis can bloom reliably for many years.
Shipping Schedule and Biosecurity Information
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- Dispatch Day: All orders are dispatched on Tuesdays.
- Cut-off for Same Week Dispatch: Orders must be placed by Monday 7am (AEST) to be sent that week. Orders placed after this will be dispatched the following Tuesday.
WA, NT & TAS Orders
- Cut-off: Orders to WA, NT and TAS must be placed by Friday 7am (AEST) to be included in the following week’s dispatch.
- Treatment & Delay: These orders require biosecurity treatment and certification, which is completed each Friday. Please allow an additional 1–2 weeks for processing.
Plant Health Certification (PHAC) Fees
- $20 fee applies to WA orders.
- $10 fee applies to NT and TAS orders.
- This fee is per order (not per plant) and is included in your shipping cost at checkout.
Please note that we operate independently from Collectors Corner. For any enquiries, please refer to our contact page.
Angraecum leonis - The Comet Orchid
Size: 50mm
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