Angraecum magdalenae

[solay]

Is anyone growing Angraecum magdalenae ? I am interested in a compot for sale on e-bay. The description of the scent sold me. I would like to know how easy or difficult this orchid is to grow from seedling to maturity. Any advice? Is a BS plant a better deal? Thanks. I have 3 days to decide.

[solay]

Never mind. I couldn't wait. I put in a bid for the Angraecum magdalenae compot, a Sedirea japonica, another Schoenorchis fragrans and a Tolumnia variegata. Wish me luck!

[brookn]

Good luck, I wish I knew something about them, or I would have helped you out. I love e-bay.

[Nancy]

I was perusing my orchid books and I did find out that your Angraecum grows in moutainous areas and as an adult prefers cooler night temperatures than other Angraecums. When grown they should have from 50-55 winter night temperatures. It might be a ggod idea to also have a grown one to experiment with. Hope thishelps.

[solay]

Thanks Nancy. I received the compot and they look good. I just hope I don't kill them all before they get a chance to mature. I think I might put them outside once the temperatures warm up a little more. I added a picture of it.

[Uechi]

I have one I bought in March and it is growing under two 24" T5 lights one bulb is about 3000 kelvin the other is about 6400 kelvin. The room tep is about 77 -78 degrees. The plant appears to love it. It has increased in size by about 1/3 and has lots of new healthy roots. I spritz it daily and water it about twice a week. Fertilizer about once a month. It is growing next to a Neofinetia falcata and a Oncidium cheirophorum. All three are very happy. The falcata that I bought at the same time is in full bloom.

[arleneg]

Cindy,

Since they are still seedlings, they don't need the 'mature' culture, yet. Grow them in bright indirect light or shaded. Make sure they don't get direct sun. Their leaves might get sun burnt. Also, keep in mild temp, under 80F. Fertilize weakly, weekly. If you have Superthrive or DynaGro K-L-N, it's good to include in your watering regimen, or use worm tea.

By the way, make sure you keep the cap loose on those worm tea bottles, or else, the beneficial microbes will die.

[Ellen]

Angraecum magdalenae is a very nice plant, forgiving over a wide range of culture and easy to grow. You're definitely going to enjoy yours.

If you haven't grown Tolumnia species before, I find that they can be a bit finicky. They basically need to grow mounted, roots exposed, warm, in high humidity. Whenever I get a new Tolumnia species it takes some experimentation, moving it around in the greenhouse, to find the spot that it likes and you have to hope that it doesn't die before you find that spot. Once it's in its sweet spot, though, it will take off and grow well. When that happens, don't move it!

Sedirea japonica basically grows like a phal species. It does best mounted. Sounds like you already have Schoenorchis fragrans, which is one tough little plant that loves to bloom, and one of the cutest of the minis.

[solay]

Thanks everyone for the great advice. I really have no idea how to grow everything. It's just all new.

Arlene, I will do that. I think it will take me a while to use up both bottles. So I won't put them out then.

Uechi, yours will bloom before any of mine does. Please post a pic. when you get a chance. Did you mount yours?

Ellen, I actually bought 2 more Schoeorchis fragans cause the one I have lost a few leaves and the newer growth looks like it's turning whitish in color. I figured a get more as back up. I love the smallness of it and the cute flowers. Thank you for all the advice. I need it!!!