Coelogyne mayeriana
Coelogyne orchid
An elegant tropical orchid, the Coelogyne orchid captivates with its delicate flowers and its characteristic growth habit typical of tropical orchids.
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's Species Profile
This orchid often grows on trees without harming them. It illustrates the diversity of epiphytic plants found in tropical environments.
Family:
Orchidaceae
Geographical origin:
Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia)
Size:
30 to 60 cm
Flowering:
Generally from March to July
Habitat:
tropical rainforests, often found on trees
Class:
Monocots
Order:
Asparagus
An orchid from humid rainforests
The Coelogyne orchid is a tropical orchid that often grows on trees without parasitizing them. This adaptation is known as epiphytism. Its pseudobulbs allow it to store water and nutrients to survive dry periods.
This orchid thrives in high humidity, good ventilation, and indirect light. Like manytropical orchids, it thrives in hot and humid environments. Its delicate blooms showcase the great diversity of orchids found in tropical botanical collections.
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