Rare Swaddled Baby Orchid Flower Seeds 10pk
I grow all the orphaned and identified Anguloa species for which I can commit space in a large greenhouse surrounded by pine trees. Despite the filtered sun, which is less intense than I would wish, the plants all thrive and bloom predictably, if not lavishly. I use plastic pots with a simple mix of medium fir bark and medium tree fern in equal proportions. The plants are watered approximately every seven days in winter and substantially more often in summer. I do not "rest" the plants after flowering, but I give them less water.

I am assiduous in keeping the winter night temperature of my plants at 50ºF, with the summer night temperature at 65ºF or lower. I use an evaporative cooler to maintain these levels. I fertilize at each watering with a 10-30-20 analysis fertilizer, alternating with 18-18-18. Occasionally, my anguloas will exhibit hard scale - the only genus in the greenhouse so afflicted. The scale is controlled easily with malathion or Orthene. I find anguloas resistant to other common greenhouse pests and problems.

The long-lasting, colorful flowers of anguloas should tempt every orchidist. Some members of the genus, Anguloa uniflora in particular, are overwhelmingly fragrant. All species within this group are striking with their long, erect inflorescences holding showy, magnificent flowers that are ample reward for a species fancier's efforts. They are the stuff of dreams.