About
Coelogyne pandurata is a sizable epiphytic orchid characterized by its oval-shaped green pseudobulbs, which are connected by robust, creeping or climbing rhizomes. Each pseudobulb typically supports one or two elongated, rigid leaves that can reach lengths of up to 70 cm and widths of 10 cm. Flowering occurs in late spring or summer, producing a stem that can grow between 15 and 30 cm long, adorned with three to fifteen flowers. Each individual flower spans 7 to 12 cm and features a green coloration accented by a distinctive black-patterned lip.
About the genus
Coelogyne is a genus of epiphytic orchids characterized by pseudobulbs that support two leathery, pleated leaves. These plants typically produce flowers in racemes, emerging primarily from the center of new growth during the spring and summer months.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1A
Plant details
- Plant type
- Conservatory Greenhouse
- Habit
- Clump forming, Pendulous weeping
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.5-1 metres
- Time to full height
- 5-10 years
- Suggested uses
- Houseplants
- Native to
- Malay. to Borneo
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in an open, free-draining, bark-based orchid mix. Provide enough bright filtered light, but keep away from direct sunlight or a heating source. Ideal temperatures are around 16 °C minimum at night and up to 28 °C during the day. Water regularly, when the pot feels light when lifted. Ensure that all water drains away, preventing the plant sitting wet. Orchid fertiliser can be applied regularly throughout the growing season. Reduce watering and feeding in winter months. The orchid will naturally produce rhizomes with aerial roots growing outside the pot. As with many orchids, they grow best when well-established and slightly pot-bound. Re-potting should be only done if the plant overgrows its container or before the potting mix starts to deteriorate - approximately once in 2-3 years. See indoor orchid cultivation for more tips
- Pruning
- No pruning required other than removing spent flower stems
- Propagation
- Propagation by seed is only possible in a controlled laboratory environment. Well-established plants can be propagated by division. Ensure each division has young enough, mature pseudobulbs to support new growth
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to scale insect and mealybugs. Thrips can cause damage on flowers and developing flower buds
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free. Poor air movement may cause bacterial or fungal rots. Good hygiene practice and sterilising cutting tools prevent the spread of virus diseases