Aerangis Citrata

[Ross]

Yvan is correct. They need pretty high humidity and constant air movement. Mine is on a mount and in the tank at 99% humidity and constant breeze 24/7. It is in multiple spike right now. Will post pics when in full bloom. Here is was last year:

This year, the plant has covered that cedar shingle and there are more than 10 spikes.

Constant wetness is good, but they do not want to be stagnant. I water daily with dilute fertilizer and the breeze sort of dries down the root mass. Most of the roots are exposed so total dryness isn't good for them. Hope this helps.

[m_ms09]

Originally Posted by Ross

Yvan is correct. They need pretty high humidity and constant air movement. Mine is on a mount and in the tank at 99% humidity and constant breeze 24/7. It is in multiple spike right now. Will post pics when in full bloom. Here is was last year:

This year, the plant has covered that cedar shingle and there are more than 10 spikes.

Constant wetness is good, but they do not want to be stagnant. I water daily with dilute fertilizer and the breeze sort of dries down the root mass. Most of the roots are exposed so total dryness isn't good for them. Hope this helps.

Hi there! What a lovely specimen you have there! Great photo too, really shows it off!

Thanks for all your help! I have mine growing in a special tank setup -- these photos were taken before the addition of the citrata:
http://www.orchidboard.com/community...ata-bloom.html

I've started watering occassionally with MSU (12-2-14-6CA-3MG) but I'm not sure if mine is for tap water or RO water (I hear there's an MSU for each)...I think I read somewhere that mine is for tap water and should be doubled from a half teaspoon to a full teaspoon in RO...

But I have no idea!

[Ross]

Originally Posted by m_ms09

I've started watering occassionally with MSU (12-2-14-6CA-3MG) but I'm not sure if mine is for tap water or RO water (I hear there's an MSU for each)...I think I read somewhere that mine is for tap water and should be doubled from a half teaspoon to a full teaspoon in RO...

But I have no idea!

I'm thinking that with added Calcium and Magnesium, that must be formulated for RO water. I'd stick with formulation on label and do as they suggest - not the double mix.

[m_ms09]

Originally Posted by Ross

I'm thinking that with added Calcium and Magnesium, that must be formulated for RO water. I'd stick with formulation on label and do as they suggest - not the double mix.

Thanks Ross!