Angraecum breve

Angraecum breve is a miniature epiphytic orchid native to Madagascar, where it grows on lichen-covered tree branches in cool to intermediate elevations. It has a compact habit with short stems and leathery, grey-green leaves, producing small, star-shaped flowers that are typically white with green markings and a slender spur; like many angraecoids, the blooms are often fragrant at night, attracting moth pollinators.

Features:

• Growth type: Miniature epiphytic orchid with a compact, monopodial habit

• Size: Small plant, usually under 20 cm tall

• Leaves: Leathery, narrow, and arranged along a short stem

• Flowers: Small, star-shaped, white with green tones and a nectar spur

• Fragrance: Often fragrant at night to attract pollinators

• Blooming: Typically blooms in summer to fall with single-flowered inflorescences

Care Tips:

• Light: Bright, filtered light similar to Phalaenopsis; avoid strong direct sun

• Watering: Keep evenly moist but never soggy; allow slight drying between waterings

• Humidity: Moderate to high humidity (around 60% or higher) is ideal

• Temperature: Prefers cool to intermediate conditions, especially at night

• Potting: Use a well-draining bark mix or mount on cork/bark for best root health

• Airflow: Good air circulation is important to prevent rot and fungal issues

• Fertilizer: Apply dilute orchid fertilizer during active growth