What is anguloa?
Angulloa , also referred to as shipping and tulip orchids, are a flowering family belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Generally, 2 to 3 feet (0.61 to 0.9 m) grow high, flowers bloom near the base. The flowers come from the rotation of pseudo -skating, which can be up to about 8 inches (20 cm). Each pseudobulb leads to 12 inflorescences, except for white anguloa, where the number is limited to six. Clifftonii , a. Clowesii and a. Hohenlohi , have other changes in color and size. These species are distinguished by the color and shapes of their flowers. In addition, there are four types of hybrids that occur naturally, and several others that have been synthesized by genetic modification and hybridization. Species and natural hybrids are found in areas with high altitude of forests of the Ecuador in Colombia, and Peru.
tulip orchid are either white colors, with a slight tinge of greenery or shadow from light yellow to dark, reddish yellow depending on the species to which pati. Their petals are wax and fleshy. Flowers have three lobes with short repeated lips, while the central lobe is smaller than the rest and has wider lips. The leaves are wide and can be up to 3 feet (1 m) long. Plants in the family anguloa do not have more than four leaves.
Angulloa generally grows on the ground, but sometimes behaves like an epiphyte when space is missing. As an epiphyte, it grows non -setting on other plants or subjects, derives nutrition and water from the surrounding air and nearby residues. This is rare and only happens when space is missing, for example in forests with a dense undergrowth.
as garden plants, anguloo uniflora is the most commonly cultivated species. They cannot grow in extreme climatic conditions and are very sensitive to strong sunlight. Temperatures change from 41 to 77 ° F (5 to 25 ° C) are ideal for their growth. It is important to protect them fromSun light and heat during the summer using a shaded structure. Their cultivation is relatively simple and best grow with manure compost.
Angulloa is easily influenced by brown and black spots. It is fatal and the affected parts should be removed. The sulfur application prevents further spread of the disease. In the case of a brown scale disease, a soft sponge and soap solution can be cleaned of the plant, although it should be fine to prevent damage to the plant.