Aeranthes grandiflora, commonly known as the air flower or air plant, is an epiphytic orchid with evergreen foliage. It thrives in full shade, ideally in a north-facing, sheltered position with well-drained loam soil that is neutral in pH and kept moist. This cultivar is hardy to UK zone H3 and is best grown for ornamental purposes, particularly in spring and summer. Establishment requires regular watering, and propagation can be achieved through division or seed.

Aeranthes grandiflora, the air flower, thrives in full shade and offers ornamental interest in spring and summer, hardy to RHS H3.

Aeranthes grandiflora

Aeranthes henrici is an epiphytic orchid cultivar belonging to the genus Aeranthes in the Orchidaceae family. It features evergreen foliage and thrives best in full shade with a north-facing, sheltered aspect. This cultivar prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil that is neutral in pH and kept consistently moist. Suitable for ornamental use, Aeranthes henrici is hardy to UK zone H3 and is of particular interest during the spring and summer seasons. Propagation can be achieved through division or seed.

Aeranthes henrici is a hardy (H3) ornamental orchid for full shade, blooming beautifully in spring and summer.