Angulocaste

Family. Orchidaceae.

Origin. South America.

Description.  Angulocaste is a fairly easy-to-care hybrid of lycasta and anguloa with very large and fragrant beautifully colored waxy triangular single flowers up to 12 cm in diameter. The main shade is creamy yellow. Pseudobulbs are large. Flowers appear in the spring as new growth begins. The leaves are large, up to 60 cm long, oblong, green. There are varieties with dark red, red, orange-yellow spots on the petals.

Height. 30 - 60 cm.

Angulocaste - home care

Temperature conditions

In winter, orchids need a dry and cool dormant period during which they can shed their leaves.

Lighting

A well-lit room without direct sunlight.

Substrate for orchids

Pine bark with perlite, peat, sphagnum moss.

Feeding

In the warm season, when the orchid actively grows 2 times a month.

Flowering time

Spring – summer, flowering period lasts up to 2 months.

Air humidity

Not lower than 60%, it is advisable to use a room humidifier or place the pot on a tray with wet pebbles.

Water orchids at home

Water abundantly during the growing season, reduce watering in winter.

Transplant

It is better to replant adult plants once every 2 years in the spring, before flowering begins.

Reproduction

Pseudobulb department.

Pests and diseases

Spider mites if kept too dry.