Aerangis biloba

[BikerDoc5968]

Originally Posted by Bird Song Farm

It's unbelievable!


Calvin, what are you doing for light? I think mine might be getting to much. I have it with phals. and it get some direct sun.
Thanks.

Al

Sorry to digress from the thread, but Al, how many of these little guys do you have!!!!!!?

[calvin_orchidL]

Originally Posted by Bird Song Farm

It's unbelievable!


Calvin, what are you doing for light? I think mine might be getting to much. I have it with phals. and it get some direct sun.
Thanks.

Al

Thanks Al I thought mine wasn't getting enough light actually, because in September it produced buds that I thought were going to turn into spikes, but these seemed to abort. These guys normally flower in October/November. I moved it to a brighter location (T5 lights) and blasted it for a few weeks and the spikes started growing again. Not sure if this is what triggered it, or whether it was just a seasonal thing. Important to note is that the new location was also a bit drier and warmer (normally I grow this under T8s in a tank..warm and moist but not too bright). I find it tricky to get the balance right actually - I've heard that with some of these species, too much light can actually inhibit blooming, which is counter-intuitive to everything I've learned about orchid growing, where most of the time, a non blooming orchid just needs more light. You might try to change the light a bit and see how it responds

[Bird Song Farm]

Originally Posted by BikerDoc5968

Sorry to digress from the thread, but Al, how many of these little guys do you have!!!!!!?

ah............10??? Yeah, 10.

AL

[Bird Song Farm]

Originally Posted by calvin_orchidL

You might try to change the light a bit and see how it responds

Yep, been thinking about the light thing but also have read that they are summer/fall bllomers so I'm kinda torn between wait or change.

Al

[kasper6767]

Those are awsome, good growing!

[peeweelovesbooks]

OMG That looks amazing. How big is that?

[Robe]

Calvin, your Aerangis is simply fantastic and with your photos you succeeded in capturing its whole beauty. Thank for sharing it

[nenella]

Just...supercalifragelistic... WOW! thanks!!! how big is it length & width incl flower spikes?
thanks for updating with the photos Calvin. & good to know it has a scent in the pm...
As early hours of the morning.. well that's a little on the difficult side for me - as go to bed late............

[shadytrake]

Very Nice!

[cneos]

This is superb ... and it's growing on a mount!

I have Aerangis Mani's Star (biloba x citrata). It got chilled (almost frozen) this winter but survived. There are two new keikis and three inflorescences.
Will keep you all posted.

ITM, congratulations on your great growing.