Aerides rosea
$55.00
On offer is mature flowering size
you will receive similar to the sample photo
Aerides rosea is a fragrant, pendulous orchid species native to Southeast Asia, known for its waxy, rose-coloured flowers and adaptability as an epiphyte or lithophyte.
Scientific Name: Aerides rosea
Family: Orchidaceae
Growth Habit: Monopodial epiphyte or lithophyte with pendulous stems
Native Range: China (Guangxi, Guizhou, Yunnan), India (Assam, Sikkim), Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam
🌿 Morphology
Leaves: Ligulate, leathery, arranged distichously
Inflorescence: Racemose or occasionally branched, up to 60 cm long
Flowers:Size: 2.5–3.75 cm
Colour: Rose-pink with waxy texture
Scent: Lily-of-the-valley fragrance
Blooming Season: Spring to summer
Light: Bright, indirect light; some morning sun is beneficial
Humidity: Maintain high humidity (60–80%); mist regularly during hot months, Water generously during active growth; reduce slightly in cooler months
Fertilizer: Use seaweed or a balanced orchids fertilizer weekly during growth, diluted to half strength
Mounting: Ideal on slabs or in baskets with coarse bark, charcoal, or sphagnum moss
Airflow: Ensure good ventilation to prevent fungal issues
Found on open rocks and bluffs in evergreen and semi-deciduous forests at elevations of 300–1700 meters, suggesting tolerance for both warm lowlands and cooler uplands.