Aerangis mystacidii was first collected by Römer in Durban (South Africa) and described in the mid 19th century by Reichenbach as ‘Angraecum mystacidii’. It is an epiphytic or rarely lithophytic orchid from central southern Africa, where it is found usually in dense shade on the bases of trees along streams at elevations up to 1800 m. This orchids are compact, with long silvery roots and leaves with characteristic webbed venation and dark dots, that can be 4-15 cm long and up to 2.5 cm wide. Flower stems can be up to 30 cm long, carrying up to 15 fragrant, white flowers up to 3 cm wide, with a long pinkish or brown-pink spur. Flowering occurs in springtime. Aerangis mystacidii is an easy orchid to grow, perfect for shady conditions in a terrarium or a pot, where its long roots and striking leaves make it a focal point. For additional plant information for this special orchid see the Araflora plant symbols.

Aerangis mystacidii grows naturally in deep shade as an epiphyte or rarely lithophyte. Medium warm temperatures around 20-25 °C at daytime and 15-20 °C at night are required. It should not be left to dry out between waterings, since it usually grows along river systems. Aerangis mystacidii is best grown in shade conditions. It is suitable for a terrarium where it should be grown towards the top to accommodate for the long hanging flower stems. Mounted on a piece of cork with some sphagnum for extra humidity is the preferable way to grow it. This orchid is also suitable for pot culture in medium sized bark with some sphagnum. Fertilizing every 15 days with a high nitrogen water soluble fertilizer diluted in half the normal concentration during the growing season (mainly mid-spring and summer) is highly beneficial. For additional plant care information for this special orchid see the Araflora plant symbols for the Aerangis mystacidii.