TROPICAL PLANT ENCYCLOPEDIA

Aerides odorata, Fragrant Aerides

Aerides odorata

Fragrant Aerides
Family: Orchidaceae
Origin: Indochina, Himalaya
Small plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeRegular waterEpiphyte 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.


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Aerides odorata, Fragrant Aerides


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