- Approximate light
- 1500–2500 fc
- Day temperature
- 16–26 °C
- Relative humidity
- 55–75%
This is general guidance by genus. Species, hybrids, potting mix and your home conditions may call for different care. Check moisture and actual growth before following a schedule.
Light and position
Bright filtered light, no midday sun.
When and how to water
Water with good drainage during growth. Cool-growing species such as C. cristata use much less during rest; warm-growing species such as C. pandurata retain regular moisture.
Potting mix and container
Medium bark in a wide, shallow pot where the rhizome can run.
Feeding during growth
Fortnightly feed from spring to autumn; none in winter.
When to repot
It resents repotting. Use a wide pot and leave it undisturbed for years.
Dormancy and seasonal changes
A cold, nearly dry winter for eight to ten weeks in the montane species.
Flowering and new growth
Pendent racemes in late winter, as the new growth starts. They last two to four weeks. The cold, dry winter. Without it, it grows but never blooms.
What to watch for
Match water to growth and actual drying. Some species slow down in winter; others need regular moisture. Confirm the species before imposing a rest.
A FloraFlor care guide based on its app library, with editorial revisions for the web. Sources and further reading: American Orchid Society · Orchid care. No affiliation or endorsement is implied.
Let your plant set the pace
Save your Coelogyne in FloraFlor, note when you watered it and record photos of its changes. Adjust reminders to your season and hemisphere, and log care after you have actually done it.
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