Aerangis mystacidii

Aerangis mystacidii (Rchb. f.) Schltr. 1917

Synonyms: Aerangis mystacidioides Schltr. 1915
Aerangis pachyura Schlechter 1918
Angraecum mystacidii Rchb. f. 1847
Angraecum pachyurum Rolfe 1813
Angraecum saundersiae Bolus 1888

Temperature: W.I.C.

Country: South Africa, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Malawi and Zambia

Contributor: Milan Vagner

This minature, epiphytic species is found as a twig epiphyte on small trees overhanging watercourses as well as larger tress away from water. This species is found at 60 to 1800m and is best grown mounted on cork and given cool to hot temperatures, moderate shade, high humidity in the growing season and a cooler drier rest in winter.