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Orchids Partly documented

Aerangis flexuosa

A small epiphytic angraecoid orchid endemic to São Tomé, described in 1918 and little known in cultivation. Grow it as a shaded, warm-to-intermediate, humid Aerangis, ideally mounted.

At home, aim for
Day Warm-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Humid airBand in Plantistry
Light ShadeDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
No rest periodGrows on trees (epiphyte)

Where it grows wild

An epiphyte in São Tomé's humid forest. Like its relatives, it is probably found on twigs and small branches in shade. Nothing has been published on its exact microhabitat.

Unknown. São Tomé's forests run from sea level to about 2,000 m.

São ToméGulf of Guinea Islands

🔒 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.