Coelogyne mayeriana
Coelogyne
An elegant tropical orchid, Coelogyne captivates with its delicate flowers and the characteristic growth habit 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:
Orchids
Geographical origin:
Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia)
Size:
30 to 60 cm
Flowering:
Generally from March to July
Habitat:
rainforests, often in trees
Class:
Liliópsido
Order:
Asparagus
An orchid from the humid tropical rainforest
Coelogyne is a tropical orchid that often grows on trees without parasitizing them. This adaptation is called epiphytism. Its pseudobulbs allow it to store water and nutrients to survive dry periods.
This orchid thrives in high humidity, good air circulation, and soft light. Like manytropical orchids, it thrives in warm, humid environments. Its delicate blooms showcase the vast diversity of orchids found in tropical botanical collections.
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