My new Angs!

[FinnBar]

I just unwrapped my new Angs..

Aerangis
-fastuosa
-mystacidii
Angraecum
-elephantinum
-sesquipedale
-Lemfoerde White
Podangis dactyloceras

now, i'm wondering the specifics of their culture in my conditions.
Podangis and fastuosa are mounted with a big wad of sphagnum moss.
they're going into my tank where humidity stays above 80% often above 90% and i'm wondering if i should leave the sphag in place?
Also the fastuosa has two spikes
unfortunately i dunked the whole plant in a bucket before i thought about wetting them. up it came in a blink of an eye but i'd like to know just how sensitive they are?

I've thought of placing the Podangis and Ang.elephantinum higher and give them about the same light levels? that's high light at the top part.

also i'd love to hear any general info on Podangis dactyloceras and Lemfoerde white. Do you give LW a cooler rest?

The sesquipedale and Lemfoerde are getting an "enhanced" windowsill spot for now and i'm setting up a new light for them. they'll be getting high light then..?
i know they'd prefer a greenhouse but i couldn't help myself, i've been having dreams about sesquipedale..

Antti

[Ross]

hyaloides is a real bloomer! The fastuosa sits next to it and has a slow growing spike. Mine are mounted (I left the sphag in place) and like lots of good quality (RO) water. Mine get misted several times a day with misting system, approx 24C day temps, approx 1000 Foot-candles (10,000 lux) light (I may be moving it lower as it really wants shade - 500-750 FCs) I also dunk the mounts every other day in weak fertilizer.

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[FinnBar]

Thanks for the info. water-wise they should be great.
I might need to invest on a light meter in the near future though as i've bought some new lights. the 80W tube is advertised to put out still 5000lux 3 feet away.

can't wait to see my first Aerangis bloom. unless my little watering incident didn't finish it. do you avoid wetting the spikes on your Aerangis?

[Ross]

Originally Posted by FinnBar

do you avoid wetting the spikes on your Aerangis?

Nope! I don't try to intensionally get them wet, but if they get wet, so it is! The misting gets everything wet anyways. Survive or die!

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[kiki-do]

Hi Antti,
I'm not familiar with most of those orchids, but I have the Angraecum Sesquipedale I bought young last August. It doesn't require high light, so you should be all set. I'm experimenting with mine and it seems to be doing well, although too young to blossom yet. I mist it early every morning and make sure it's dry by late afternoon. I water it very well, then let it dry out completely before rewatering. Maybe once a week if that. Mine is on a table near a window, but not really getting strong light. Hope that helped. I'm kind of green at growing the more difficult orchids.....but this one seems quite happy. I couldn't resist either! kiki