Anguloa uniflora
Cradle Orchid
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Cradle Orchid (Anguloa uniflora) - Description
Anguloa uniflora is a species of orchid and is the type species of its genus.
Cradle Orchid (Anguloa uniflora) - Blooming
Blooms solitary, tulip-like flowers in summer at the base of each pseudobulb.
Cradle Orchid (Anguloa uniflora) - Growth
Tulip or cradle orchids are cool to intermediate growing orchids. In summer, they prefer full shade and high humidity. In winter, remove orchids from the shade and reduce the temperature.
Cradle Orchid (Anguloa uniflora) - Planting
Propagate from the pseudobulbs. Detach the oldest pseudobulbs and pot them up individually. Make sure to leave atleast 4 bulbs on the main plant.Tulip orchids are closely related to the genus Lycaste. Keep an eye out for hybridization between the two genera if both are present.
Cradle Orchid (Anguloa uniflora) - Pest
Susceptible to spider mites, aphids, and mealybugs.
Cradle Orchid (Anguloa uniflora) - Interesting facts
There are around 10 known species in the genus Anguloa, native to the high altitude of the Andes in South America. The genus is named after Fransisco de Angulo from Peru, who collected orchids for pleasure and became so knowledgeable that he would help the botanists with their work.
Cradle Orchid (Anguloa uniflora) - Soil and irrigation
Grow tulip orchids in containers with epiphytic or terrestrial orchid potting mix. Water freely during the growing season, but reduce water in fall. Make sure that new growth is never wet. Best to keep dry after the leaves have died away. Pot on if necessary and continue watering with the start of new growth. Spraying the foliage may result in fungal disease.
