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Angraecum
cultriforme
In notes about
the native habitat in Kenya, South Africa and Tanzania these are described
as pendent epiphytic herbs and are found in riverine forests
hanging in tangles from small branches, usually low down on host plants.
The rather wide distribution and variable nature of this species seems
to allow a wider than typical set of conditions that will allow success
with the plants. Cultriforme loves a mount whether it is a smooth branch,
a cork plaque or the wooden leg of a bench or screen. In our experience,
the vast majority of the plants seem to be aerial so the nature of the
mount or any pad to cover the base of the plant is not as important a
correct location and the proximity to moisture or humidity. They resent
any direct light; and they change their appearance depending on the level
of light they receive. Watch the roots and leaf color and you will be
able to manipulate the environment around the plant to maintain vigor.
We got our origninal plants from Isobyl La Croix.
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