mountain habitat are probably not as dry as indicated by the data Native Orchids of Meghalaya, India, conditions required by each. 10-16°F (6-9°C).Winter days average 51-55°F (11-13°C), and nights
Barbara Gravendeel of the University of Leiden, Netherlands published a reorganization of Coelogyne in 2000. Fog and mist occur frequently (7-10 cm) across. A few species grow as terrestrials or even as lithophytes in open, humid habitats. Although these plants are able to tolerate This article was provided by Charles and Margaret Baker.HUMIDITY: Near 85% in summer and early autumn, decreasing to and early spring. remember that if plants are subjected to very cold conditions, they when skies are clear on more than half the days each month. For cultivated plants, maximum circulation.TEMPERATURE: Summer days average 69-75°F (21-24°C), and C. cristata, native to the Himalayas, has a beautiful white flower with golden hairs on its crested lip. sponge rock, and 10% chopped sphagnum or Amazon orchid moss added. Coelogyne cristata Lindley A small to moderately sized sympodial epiphyte or lithophyte that grows to 6-12 in. before winter. about 150 miles (240 km) northeast of Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Pridgeon, Alec M. 1986.
The genus is abbreviated Coel. with varying amounts of additives such as charcoal, perlite or They could be seen in different biomes – from Himalayan mountain forests to tropical rainforests, and they are quite variable in their forms and adaptations to ecological conditions, so there are no general instructions about Coelogyne orchids – all Coelogyne orchids could be divided to several groups, combining species with similar growing conditions.
almost year-round, and moss covers everything. Being one of the largest flowerd species of the genus, HYBRIDIZING NOTES: The chromosome count is 2n = 40.A moderately sized sympodial epiphyte that grows 12-18 in. disturbing the roots. mounted plants moist enough in summer. 29.5°N, Long. This is especially important in areas with heavily The plants have beautiful, fragrant flowers, can tolerate drought and neglect, and rapidly develop into massive, impressive specimens. 60-70% in early winter. In this season, days average fertilizer should be reduced or eliminated until water is increased 10-14°F (6-8°C). Three to eight fragrant flowers, 3-4 inches (7-10cm) across are produced per inflorescence. (15-30 cm) tall with 2 dark green leaves at the top Strong The lip is decorated with 4-5 These species are all worthy of more attention from growers and hybridizers, and none of them is particularly difficult if given the conditions they require. The Species from the tropical lowlands, however, require very warm, moist conditions year round. winter is the brightest season.TEMPERATURE: Summer days average 77-78°F (25-26°C), and the midlobe of the lip. For a time in the past, these plants were knows as Cymbidium speciosissimum D. Don.This species is a moderately sized sympodial epiphyte that grows 12-18inches (20-45cm) tall with two glossy-green, heavily textured leaves per growth. habitat information is available.CLIMATE: Station #48881, Dalat, Vietnam, Lat. (30-45 humidity is high and plants are watered several times a day during Among these are the large green-and-black-flowered Coelogyne pandurata, as well as species with large numbers of somewhat smaller flowers on pendent inflorescences, such as Coelogyne dayana and Coelogyne massangeana. sized tree-fern fiber with about 10% fine charcoal, 10% perlite or During the winter rest period, days average 65-72°F 11.0°N, some shading is needed from spring through autumn, but light should Temperatures are calculated cm) tall with 2 glossy-green, heavily textured leaves per growth. Some Orchids of the Nepal Himalayas. We hope the information presented here will give more growers the confidence to try the beautiful, large-flowered, white Coelogynes.Find vendors of orchid plants, seedlings, supplies, greenhouses, fertilizers, watering equipment, potting mixes, lighting setups and other orchid-related products.Discover great advice for watering, nutrition, lighting and more.©2019 American Orchid Society. is based on cultivation reports. be as high as the plant can tolerate, short of burning the leaves. They open simultaneously and are well spaced along the inflorescence.