Aerides odorata (Fragrant Aerides)

Aerides odorata (Fragrant Aerides) with white hanging flower clusters and long green drooping leaves
Aerides odorata (Fragrant Aerides) with multiple drooping white flower spikes and long slender green leaves

Botanical name: Aerides odorata

Common name: Fragrant Aerides

Family: Orchidaceae

Origin: Indochina, Himalaya

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyEpiphyte plantWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersFragrant plant

This species is a large to giant sized, highly variable, hot to cool growing epiphyte. Like related genera, Aerides are best grown in open slatted baskets. Aerides species require ample water, every day in warm climates. 70% or higher relative humidity is beneficial although the plants can be grown lower. They require bright filtered light with some direct sunlight in the morning, semi-shade area placement is perfect.

Similar plants: Aerides odorata (Fragrant Aerides)


Aerides odorata (Fragrant Aerides) close up, white and purple flower hanging on green leaves


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