Description
Angraecum ramosum (also called White Angraecum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species that is native to tropical Africa. It is found in Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. It grows in humid forests, woodlands, and savannas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Angraecum ramosum has white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet, pleasant smell. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and wiry.
Cultivation and Propagation
Angraecum ramosum is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It prefers a well-draining mix of orchid bark, perlite, and sphagnum moss. It should be kept in bright, indirect light and kept moist but not soggy. Propagation is done through division of the rhizome.