Overview
Coelogyne miniata is a clump forming, pendulous weeping conservatory greenhouse in the genus Coelogyne, part of the Orchidaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Coelogyne miniata grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include houseplants and conservatory and greenhouse.
About
Coelogyne miniata is a species of epiphytic or lithophytic orchid in the genus Coelogyne, native to the western Malesian islands of Sumatra, Java, Bali and the Lesser Sunda Islands. It is a small, straggling, creeping plant, distinguished within its mostly white- or cream-flowered genus by unusually vivid orange-red flowers, and it is the type species of Coelogyne section Hologyne. In the garden it prefers partial shade and loam and sand soil. In UK gardens it needs tropical warmth and glass protection in the UK (RHS H1a). Suggested uses include houseplants and conservatory and greenhouse. It tolerates neutral soils, moist but well-drained conditions and east-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant at appropriate depth in well-drained soil.
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About the genus
Coelogyne is a genus of about 600 species, of sympodial epiphytes from the family Orchidaceae, distributed across India, China, Indonesia and the Fiji islands, with the main centers in Borneo, Sumatra and the Himalayas. They can be found from tropical lowland forests to montane rainforests. A few species grow as terrestrials or even as lithophytes in open, humid habitats.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Coelogyne
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1a
Plant details
Coelogyne miniata size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conservatory Greenhouse
- Habit
- Clump forming, Pendulous weeping
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Houseplants, Conservatory and greenhouse
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Coelogyne miniata
- Propagation
- Division of pseudobulbs
- Pest resistance
- Scale insect, Mealybugs, Thrips
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Coelogyne miniata?
Coelogyne miniata prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Coelogyne miniata need?
Coelogyne miniata grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Coelogyne miniata hardy in the UK?
Coelogyne miniata has an RHS hardiness rating of H1a, meaning it needs tropical warmth above 15°C and must be grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Coelogyne miniata?
Division of pseudobulbs.