Angraecum sesquipedale (Darwin's Orchid) *fragrant

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

Discovered in , this species became famous through the prediction of Charles Darwin, who claimed that if such a plant exists, there is (or will be) a pollinator capable of reaching the end of the flower's spur to produce pollination. His prediction came true about 100 years later, when the long-tongued moth, Xanthopan morganii praedicta, was discovered.

Duration of flowers: 8-12 weeks

Flower size: approx. 16.5 cm, without the flowing part. The flowing part can reach 35 cm in length. Each flower stem can bear 2-6 flowers.

Fragrant flowers: YES

Fragrance: jasmine fragrance

The decorative bowl is not included in the price.