Angraecum didieri

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I grow many Angraecoids and have had this one for about 5 years. I grow mine mounted, but I have not had any blooms mostly because of all the abuse this plant had gone through. Squirrels have eaten the newest leaf off twice, thus destroying the apical meristem. The plant sent off a side growth which also fell victim to the squirrels, so a new one is now growing. With all this in mind, it is pretty hardy for a finicky family of orchids. I grow mine mounted. Just a few general notes about the family.... most HATE their roots being disturbed, so only do so when necessary and take this into account when potting/mounting; this family also likes pure water, many of the more delicate species will only grow well when watered with RO/DI or rain water.

Lastly, I've seen some of the larger species (eberneum, sesquipedale, magdalenae) being grown well in SH media. These aren't necessarily grown SH but the hydroton allows for them to be planted in larger pots to cut down on repotting, and this also allows the roots to be kept moist but not wet. Hope this helps