A very beautiful orchid with arching racemes of exotic, strongly fragrant flowers. Max Height 30cm. Max Spread 50cm. Flowers December to March. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Coelogyne cristata
A very beautiful orchid with arching racemes of exotic, strongly fragrant flowers
Additional information
| Generic | Coelogyne |
|---|---|
| Species | cristata |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 30cm |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Spread | 50cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | December, March |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Mist regularly, Water with rain water, Water with tepid water, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Keep dry when dormant |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Red spider mite, Mealy bugs, Aphids |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost, Surround Pot with moist peat to maintain high humidity |
| Propagation | Division |
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