Acianthera nikoleae

Acianthera nikoleae Culture:

Cultivating the rare Acianthera nikoleae requires meticulous attention to its specific needs, based on limited observations of its natural habitat and the general requirements of the Acianthera genus:

• Light: Prefers shaded to semi-shaded conditions. Avoid direct sunlight.
• Temperature: Needs cool to intermediate temperatures. Aim for 18-24°C (64-75°F) during the day and 12-18°C (54-64°F) at night.
• Humidity: Requires very high humidity (70-90%), possibly needing a terrarium.
• Watering: Keep the substrate consistently moist, but not waterlogged. Let it get slightly dry between waterings, but never completely dry.
• Substrate: Use an airy, well-draining mix like orchid bark, tree fern fiber, or sphagnum moss.

Additional Notes:

• Acianthera nikoleae is a very rare epiphytic orchid known only from specific, limited locations.