Orchid ‘Aerangis Luteoalba Var. Rhodosticta’

Aerangis luteoalba var. rhodosticta is a small to medium sized species from the orchid family. This monopodial species forms fleshy, oval-shaped, dark green leaves, somewhat narrower than Phalaenopsis for example. It uses its thick, flattened roots to anchor itself to its substrate. In winter to spring, this species is able to flower. Mature plants could produce one or more pendant inflorescences that could reach 40 cm in length under ideal circumstances, carrying up to a dozen flowers. The strongly scented flowers are creme white as base color with a relatively long spur. All flowers show a notable bright orange centre, which contrasts strongly with the rest of the plant. This species could be propagated by separating younger individuals from the mature plant.