Angraecum sesquipedale (Darwinova orchidej) *voňavá

Angraecum sesquipedale - also known as Darwin's Orchid, Christmas Orchid, Star of Bethlehem Orchid, or King of the angraecums. A native species from Madagascar, with large white flowers, renowned for their fragrance and long lifespan.

Discovered in , this species became famous through Charles Darwin's prediction, who argued that if such a plant existed, there must also be (or will be) a pollinator capable of reaching the tip of the flower's spur to achieve pollination. His prediction was confirmed about 100 years later, when the moth with a long tongue, Xanthopan morganii praedicta, was discovered.

Flower lifespan: 8-12 weeks

Flower size: approx. 16.5 cm, excluding the trailing part. The trailing part can reach up to 35 cm in length. Each flower stem can carry 2-6 flowers.

Fragrant flowers: YES

Scent: jasmine scent

The decorative pot is not included in the price.