Dehydrated Angraecum leonis in a vase
After almost 2 years, I am terminating my attempt to grow Angraecum leonis in a vase. The methods was not intrinsically flawed, so much as I have run out of time to water the orchid as much as it requires. Grown in a vase, my Angraecum needed daily watering during the cooler months, and would need twice daily watering during summer. Lately, I have been finding myself too busy to take care of my orchids on a daily basis (hence the recent decline in post frequency as well). I've been watering the orchids every 3-4 days, and the Angraecum has suffered as a result. The newest leaf is shriveled.
Newly repotted Angraecum leonis
I've repotted the orchid into a 5" clear plastic pot, with large bark pieces. Hopefully this setup will help it better tolerate my lackadaisical watering schedule.
Hello Maria,
ReplyDeleteI believe that your Angraecum leonis will be fine. Please keep us updated.
I love reading your posts and looking at your great photos. Keep up the good work!
When your efforts are rewarded with a beaut white flower all will pale into insignifiance....keep up the posts & pics Maria all good ...;-)
ReplyDeleteLooks good, I hope the wrinkled leaves will plump up eventually.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure that Angcm. leonis will eventually plump up. I had to deal with several that were just about rootless, but after nearly five months, botht the Comoro and Madagascar plants thickened up; especially the smaller Madagascar. Hope all is well, I know what it is to not have the time. I'm outside in the dark prior to dawn taking care of my collection before heading off to work for 12 - 14 hours. I think you're doing great... keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteI hope your leonis recovers from its dehydration (they seem quite resilient). I wonder how it would have faired in the vase if you'd left some water in the bottom all the time (raising the humidity)?
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