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Aerangis punctata is native to Madagascar they can be found on shrubs ...
Aerangis punctata is native to Madagascar they can be found on shrubs and trees in forests at elevation of 900-1500 meters.
Aerangis punctata is a mini orchid only grows to 2.5-5 cm with up to 3 giant flowers. It flowers in the spring and summer. Aerangis punctata has flat, verrucose roots.
Aerangis punctata needs a light level of 12000-20000 lux. As usual never expose them to direct sunshine as they burn easily.
Average summer daily temperature 26-27 degrees, night average 15 degrees.
Average winter daily temperature 21-22 degrees, night averarge 8-9 degrees.
Aerangis punctata needs about 70-75% humidity, dropping to 60-65% during winter.
They grow best when they are mounted on cork slabs or bark, in this case plants should be watered regularly and humidity should be kept at high.
During growing season fertilize them regularly with orchid fertilizer only.
In the winter Aerangis punctata needs less water, morning fogging and occasional watering should be sufficient.