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Angraecum leonis

Compact Angraecum with thick, leathery leaves and large, starry ivory flowers. Native to humid forests of Madagascar and the Comoros from lowland to montane elevations, blooming mainly from winter into autumn in partial shade and high humidity.

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Growing profile

At a glance

Plant type
orchid
Size
medium 15–30cm
Light
Indirect
Humidity
70%–95%

Native context

Where it belongs

Countries
Comoros, Madagascar
Ecosystems
Cloud forest, Moist forest, Rainforest, Wet forest
Elevation
Lowland (0–500 m), Submontane (500–1,000 m), Montane (1,000–2,000 m)
Flowering
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter

About this plant

Compact Angraecum with thick, leathery leaves and large, starry ivory flowers. Native to humid forests of Madagascar and the Comoros from lowland to montane elevations, blooming mainly from winter into autumn in partial shade and high humidity.

Stable BJURNY record: tx_98052b66a31541749330