Aerides houlletiana Rchb.f 1872, an epiphytic growing orchid species, native to Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia, has been named by Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach in honour to the French gardener Jean-Baptiste Houllet (1815-1890). Inflorescences get lengths up to 40 cm and are densely packed with up to 20 colorful flowers. The highly fragrant flowers, with a strong scent reminescent of Jasmine,
get a size of about 2,5 cm in diameter.
Flowering period: April - May.
Aerides houlletiana orchids require warm temperatures, bright light or full sunlight and a well drained potting medium.
The tropical orchid is best cultivated in hanging baskets or mounted on wood.

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Image: Aerides houlletiana Rchb.f 1872
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