Coelogyne pandurata

Base Price: $95.00

Intro:
Coelogyne pandurata is native to Borneo and can be found growing in moist rainforest areas at lower elevations. This plant has large flattened ovoid pseudobulbs that can reach 7 inches in size. The two pleated broad somewhat stiff leaves are 16 to 20 inches in length. In nature this species can be found growing on mossy trunks of trees or rambling across rock formations that are covered in moss or leaf litter. The flower spikes emerge at the same time new growths are developing. The spikes are 24 to 30 inches in length and bear 15 to25 3 to 4 inch flowers that are colored in green with very black markings in the lip. The plants we offer are large and have been under cultivation for many years.

Light:
This plant prefers low to medium light and can be grown in Cattleya or Phalaenopsis conditions. It is a bit too large for fluorescent lights but will do very well under sodium fixtures.
P.L. Lights systems are a great way to provide artificial light to your orchids. See our P.L. Lights page for more information on this great product we offer.

Temperature:
This plat likes intermediate to warm temps with winter nights not falling below 62 degrees Fahrenheit and days being in the 70s as a minimum. Summer temps can be several degrees warmer.

Humidity:
50% or higher is ideal. The use of humidity trays or room humidifiers is beneficial.
We offer two products that can help increase humidity levels. The humidity tray offered in black or white, and the Mist Maker.

Water:
It is best to use rainwater, distilled or reverse osmosis water. Municipal water with a pH of 7.5 or lower can also be used. Water as the mix approaches dryness but do not allow the mix to become completely dry between watering. Watch the pseudobulbs and if they begin to shrivel you must increase the frequency of your watering. The pseudobulbs should be smooth and shiny.
Overwatering can cause several problems such as root rot and infectious bacteria/fungus in the potting medium. One product we offer that can help these problems if caught at an early stage is Phyton 27 bactericide and fungicide.

Fertilizer:
We highly recommend using Green Jungle Orchid Food, especially formulated to work with rain, distilled, reverse osmosis water or water low in alkalinity. Fertilize with Green Jungle every time you water if plants are planted in bark. Be sure to flush the mix with clear water only once per month to prevent fertilizer salt build up. For plants in moss or mounted on slabs feed every third or 4th watering as the moss holds a lot of nutrients.

Or use GrowMore 20-10-20 Ureafree for municipal or well water. Use at the rate of ½ teaspoon per gallon. If using GrowMore with rain, distilled, or reverse osmosis water, add back in 5 - 10% municipal or well water to supply the necessary calcium and magnesium. Fertilize every other watering in the summer and every third watering in the winter.
Another fertilizer offered is: GrowMore 6-30-30 (Cymbidium and bloom boosting formula).

Flowering:
This plant blooms in the spring to fall months and can bloom twice per year. The spikes emerge from the new growths as they are starting to develop. They develop quickly and can flower in just a couple of weeks. The large 3 to 4 inch green flowers are fragrant and have a wonderful scent. They last 3 to 4 weeks but they can come out on several growths when the plants are large over a period of time depending on the stage of growth. The spikes are 24 to 30 inches in length.

Repotting:
This plant grows fast and has a 3 inch rhizome between the growths. Large shallow pots are the order of the day with moisture retentive mixes such as sphagnum moss or coco husk mix. Dividing every two years is almost a requirement as the plant can outgrow a pot rather quickly. The best time for repotting is just after flowering as the new growths are developing and sending down roots. Bark mix can be used but would require plastic pots and slightly more frequent watering.

We offer several different types of potting medium. Here are direct links to what we believe to be some of the best potting mediums available for orchids: Orchids Limited bark mix, New Zealand sphagnum moss, coco husk, coco peat, sponge rock, charcoal, tree fern fiber and cork slabs for epiphytic plants.