Coelogyne pandurata
A large-sized, epiphytic orchid with oval-shaped, green speudobulbs joined with thick, creeping or climbing rhizome. Each pseudobulb carries one or two large, stiff, lance-shaped leaves measuring up to 70cm long and 10cm wide. The orchid usually flowers in late spring or summer on a 15-30cm long stem carrying three to fifteen flowers. Each flower measures 7-12cm across, and is green with a black-patterned lip
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Black Green | Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Black Green | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter | Green |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1ABotanical details
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming, Pendulous weeping
- Genus
Coelogyne are epiphytic orchids producing pseudobulbs, each bearing 2 leathery pleated leaves and flowers in racemes, mainly from the centre of the new growth in spring and summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Malay. to Borneo
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in an open, free-draining, bark-based orchid mix. Provide enough bright filtered light, but keep away from direct sunlight or a heating source. Ideal temperatures are around 16 °C minimum at night and up to 28 °C during the day. Water regularly, when the pot feels light when lifted. Ensure that all water drains away, preventing the plant sitting wet. Orchid fertiliser can be applied regularly throughout the growing season. Reduce watering and feeding in winter months. The orchid will naturally produce rhizomes with aerial roots growing outside the pot. As with many orchids, they grow best when well-established and slightly pot-bound. Re-potting should be only done if the plant overgrows its container or before the potting mix starts to deteriorate - approximately once in 2-3 years. See indoor orchid cultivation for more tips
Propagation
Propagation by seed is only possible in a controlled laboratory environment. Well-established plants can be propagated by division. Ensure each division has young enough, mature pseudobulbs to support new growth
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Houseplants
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required other than removing spent flower stems
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insect and mealybugs. Thrips can cause damage on flowers and developing flower buds
Diseases
Generally disease-free. Poor air movement may cause bacterial or fungal rots. Good hygiene practice and sterilising cutting tools prevent the spread of virus diseases
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