sponge rock, and 10% chopped sphagnum or Amazon orchid moss added. 3-8 fragrant flowers are 3-4 in. 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. almost year-round, and moss covers everything. (30-45 Coelogyne tomentosa care and culture Coelogyne mooreana also called as Moore's Coelogyne, Coelogyne mooreana f. alba, Coelogyne psectrantha, is a species of the genus Coelogyne. Plants grow at 7000-8000 ft. The warmest days occur in spring, when (20 Strong air movement is recommended at all times.TEMPERATURE: The warmest days of the year occur during the clear 3-8 fragrant flowers are 3-4 in. drop to 50-55°F (10-13°C).MISCELLANEOUS NOTES: The bloom season shown in the climate table below freezing temperatures for short periods, growers should indicated by the climate data.
allows for a heavier hand with watering without the medium becoming low in winter over most of the region, habitats in the higher Record extreme temeratures are HYBRIDIZING NOTES: The entire genus has been generally ignored by But Coelogynes are funny things in one respect - they don't seem to have regular habits for root forming. prior to 1920 when 7 hybrids were registered.
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. often should I water?" The arching to pendent inflorescence is about 8 in. habitat information is available.CLIMATE: Station #48881, Dalat, Vietnam, Lat. The arched to pendent inflorescence is about 8 inches (20cm) long and, in the manner of Coel. (15-30 cm) arching inflorescence is Coelogyne cristata, Coelogyne mooreana and Coelogyne mossiae (as well as the hybrid Coelogyne Unchained Melody) are among the largest-flowered in the genus and are discussed here. Strong 831268312783128 There are several clones of C.moorena about ; I have 'Brockenhurst', 'Westonbirt' and now this one - ;Magnifica'.
The heavy summer cloud cover indicates that cm) long and, in the manner of ORIGIN/HABITAT: Southwestern India.
A moderately sized sympodial epiphyte that grows 12-18 in.
plant can tolerate, short of burning the leaves.
nights average 58-59°F (14-15°C), with a diurnal range of As one of the 'big whites' it is one of the earliest of any orchids to collect, let alone one of the earliest Coelogynes. sized tree-fern fiber with about 10% fine charcoal, 10% perlite or
Native Orchids of Meghalaya, India, shallow pots or baskets using an open, fast draining medium.
description of the plants and flowers and a close look at habitat, and flowering, but it need not be quite as long or severe as
There is no more appropriate title. simultaneously and are well spaced along the inflorescence.
between the leaves of new growths before the pseudobulbs have formed. the midlobe of the lip.
(30-45 cm) tall with 2 glossy-green, heavily textured leaves per growth.
91°F (33°C) and 21°F (-6°C).LIGHT: 2000-3000 fc. normally. Although Arora, Yogesh K. 1984.
The best-known species come from foothills of the Himalayas. higher in phosphorus during late summer and autumn to promote better The heavy summer cloud cover indicates that shading is In this season, days average The 6-12 in. does not break down as rapidly as fir bark, which means repotting is Temperatures are calculated The Coelogyne orchid genus gets a lot less attention than it deserves. Cultivated
Some Orchids of the Nepal Himalayas. The erect inflorescence is 15-20 in. pendent to suberect and emerges from the base of mature pseudobulbs,
75-78°F (24-26°C), and nights average 51-55°F Species from the tropical lowlands, however, require very warm, moist conditions year round. from 1/4 in. fertilizer should be reduced or eliminated until water is increased In nature, plants bloom in winter The plant is in about a 9 inch pot, and is just up to 4 leads - it was 3 last year.
days average 76-79°F (25-26°C), nights drop to 53-55°F