It will be seen by this table that the plant is accustomed to warmth all through 
the year, with a temperature falling very little below 70° at any time. In the 
Summer months the Brisbane climate would allow the species to be grown in a 
bushhouse, but in the Winter—at least glasshouse, and preferably hothouse, treat- 
ment is desirable. In Sydney, glasshouse in the Summer, and hothouse in the 
Winter are essential, 
Rainfall.—Sierra Leone is much drier than Brisbane in the Winter and much 
wetter in the Summer. For the four midwinter months very little applied water 
should be given, but, commencing with the Spring, the quantity can be quickly 
increased until in Summer it can literally be poured on the compost. 
The Angraecums—unlike the Aerides—do not grow upon the higher elevations. 
They are found generally on straggling trees on the edge of the coastal forests. 
They enjoy plenty of sunlight. Ellis reports that during his visits to Madagascar 
and Sierra Leone he saw many Angraecums growing in the thick leaf-mould at the 
foot of trees. These plants looked healthier and better than those growing on their 
parent trees, but he adds that he never saw one of the plants which grew in the 
leaf-mould either in flower or showing signs of having flowered—whereas the 
straggling plants on the trees were laden with blooms or old flower stems. 
ANGULOA 
This genus, related in form to the Lycastes and the Odontoglossoms, is a terrestrial 
orchid found in the forest glades of Central America, and parts of northern 
South America. From the shape of the flower they are often called “The Tulip 
Orchid” and they resemble tulips also in their bright colourings, which are mostly 
the primaries, Red and Yellow in various tones. They are not grown in Australia 
to any extent, but as our natural conditions in Queensland are not greatly dif- 
ferent from those of their natural homes, there appears to be no reason why 
they should not be represented in our collections, apart from the fact that they 
are poor travellers except in an established condition. Therefore, it would be well 
for intending importers to arrange to have the plants well established in pots 
before shipment is made from American ports. If shipment is made during the 
months from November to January—the plants’ natural resting period—they will 
be travelling while dormant and should have time to become acclimatised before 
our own Winter commences. After this additional rest they should flower during 
the ensuing Spring and Summer seasons. 
They will grow in a compost of charcoal and crocks, but a more suitable medium 
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