Name: Aerangis seegeri Senghas

Etymology: The genus name Aerangis roughly means “air vessel” and refers to the long flower spur; the epithet seegeri honors H. Seeger.

First described: In 1983 by Karlheinz Senghas.

Origin/Distribution: Madagascar.

Habitat: Epiphytic in humid forests. Shady to partially shaded, warm to intermediate temperatures of around 18–27 °C, with high humidity and gentle, continuous air movement.

Description and notes: A compact monopodial orchid with two-ranked, leathery leaves and pendent inflorescences. The star-shaped white to cream-colored flowers have a long, slender spur and may be fragrant at night. Grow mounted with a little sphagnum moss or in a very airy basket; moisten the fine roots regularly without keeping them constantly wet.