Angraecum expansum
An epiphytic orchid of the montane forests of Réunion (also listed for Mauritius), recorded mostly at 1,500–2,000 m. It is a cool grower: mild, very humid conditions with a cooler, drier winter from May to October.
At home, aim for
Day
Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night
Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity
Humid airBand in Plantistry
Light
Dappled lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
No rest periodGrows on trees (epiphyte)
Where it grows wild
Grows as an epiphyte in humid montane forest on Réunion's slopes, on trunks and branches.
Recorded from 488 to 2,213 m, median about 1,690 m.
RéunionMauritius
🔒 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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