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Aerangis confusa

A small epiphytic Aerangis from the highlands of Kenya and Tanzania, with fragrant, waxy white star-shaped flowers and long spurs, typical of the genus. It lives in highland woods with two rainy seasons and two drier spells, so it wants intermediate temperatures, bright shade and plenty of air.

At home, aim for
Day IntermediateTargets in Plantistry
Night A clear drop at nightTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Ordinary room humidityBand in Plantistry
Light Dappled lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
No rest periodGrows on trees (epiphyte)

Where it grows wild

Generalised from East African Aerangis: an epiphyte on twigs and branches in highland forest and woodland.

Recorded at 100–2,042 m, median 1,621 m; mostly highland.

KenyaTanzania

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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Profiles are drafts built from measured range and climate and from published sources; each section carries its own confidence in the app.