Troubleshooting
Lion's Angraecum problems — and how to fix them
Lion's Angraecum (Angraecum leonis) is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Failure to flower
This species absolutely requires a cooler, drier winter rest to set flower spikes. Without it, plants remain vegetative.
Root rot from winter over-watering
Continuing summer watering frequency in winter quickly kills roots. Reduce dramatically once temperatures drop.
Scale insects
Inspect the succulent fan-shaped leaves regularly. Treat with alcohol swabs and follow with neem oil or a systemic insecticide.
Leaf dehydration
Leaves may wrinkle slightly during the dry winter rest — this is normal. Persistent wrinkling in summer signals a watering problem.
Bud blast
Developing buds drop due to sudden temperature changes or ethylene exposure. Keep away from ripening fruit and draughts.
Prevent lion's angraecum problems before they start
Most lion's angraecum issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Lion's Angraecum problems — FAQ
Why is my lion's angraecum failure to flower?
This species absolutely requires a cooler, drier winter rest to set flower spikes. Without it, plants remain vegetative.
Why is my lion's angraecum root rot from winter over-watering?
Continuing summer watering frequency in winter quickly kills roots. Reduce dramatically once temperatures drop.
Why is my lion's angraecum scale insects?
Inspect the succulent fan-shaped leaves regularly. Treat with alcohol swabs and follow with neem oil or a systemic insecticide.
Why is my lion's angraecum leaf dehydration?
Leaves may wrinkle slightly during the dry winter rest — this is normal. Persistent wrinkling in summer signals a watering problem.
Why is my lion's angraecum bud blast?
Developing buds drop due to sudden temperature changes or ethylene exposure. Keep away from ripening fruit and draughts.