Needle-thin Angraecum Plant Care
Angraecum subulatum Lindl.
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This orchid species features long, thin, sword-shaped leaves and produces stunning white flowers with a prominent spur. Originating from Madagascar, Angraecum subulatum is highly sought after by plant collectors for its elegant beauty and unique floral structure.
Every 7–14 days
Bright indirect light
60–85°F
50–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Needle-thin Angraecum?
Water Needle-thin Angraecum every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 60–85°F (16–29°C) and 50–80% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season.
Where Is the Needle-thin Angraecum Native To?
What Is the Needle-thin Angraecum?
Needle-thin Angraecum (Angraecum subulatum) belongs to the Orchidaceae family within the Angraecum genus. Needle-thin Angraecum is native to Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone.
Needle-thin Angraecum displays an epiphytic, monopodial orchid growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Needle-thin Angraecum produces fragrant white flowers with long spurs.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Needle-thin Angraecum?
Angraecum subulatum requires watering every 7–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Needle-thin Angraecum Need?
Needle-thin Angraecum thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Needle-thin Angraecum in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Needle-thin Angraecum Prefer?
Angraecum subulatum grows best at temperatures of 60–85°F. Needle-thin Angraecum prefers humidity levels of 50–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
60–85°F
Humidity
50–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Needle-thin Angraecum?
Well-draining orchid mix with bark and sphagnum moss. Good drainage is essential for Needle-thin Angraecum to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Needle-thin Angraecum?
Feed Needle-thin Angraecum every month during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every month
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Needle-thin Angraecum?
Repot every 2-3 years after flowering. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Needle-thin Angraecum?
Needle-thin Angraecum can be propagated through division, keiki propagation. Similar propagation techniques also apply to angraecum eburneum plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Needle-thin Angraecum Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Needle-thin Angraecum, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Needle-thin Angraecum?
Needle-thin Angraecum is susceptible to aphids, scale insects, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Needle-thin Angraecum Need?
Needle-thin Angraecum grows outdoors in USDA Zone 11a – 12b. It survives winters down to planting zone 11a. Needle-thin Angraecum is native to Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone. In cooler regions, grow Needle-thin Angraecum as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 11a – 12b
Keep exploring plants
Needle-thin Angraecum is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Angraecum genus — compare its care with other Angraecum species on PlantoScan.
Angraecum is part of the Orchidaceae plant family — browse all Orchidaceae genera and species.
Needle-thin Angraecum thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Angraecum Species
Other Angraecum species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Angraecum subulatum Lindl., family Orchidaceae (first published in Companion Bot. Mag. 2: 206. 1837) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Needle-thin Angraecum, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 11a – 12b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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