Coelogyne mayeriana
Coelogyne orchid
An elegant tropical orchid, Coelogyne orchid seduces with its delicate flowers and its typical habit of tropical orchids.
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This orchid often grows on trees without damaging them. It illustrates the diversity of epiphytic plants present in tropical environments.
Famille :
Orchidaceae
Origine géographique :
Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia)
Taille :
30 to 60 cm
Floraison :
Generally from March to July
Habitat :
tropical rainforests, often on trees
Classe :
Liliopsida
Ordre :
Asparagales
An orchid from rainforests Humid
La Coelogyne orchid is a tropical orchid that often grows on trees without parasitizing them. This adaptation is called epiphytism. Its pseudobulbs allow water and nutrients to be stored to withstand drier periods.
This orchid appreciates high humidity, good ventilation and subdued light. Like a lot oftropical orchids, it thrives in hot and humid environments. Its delicate flowering illustrates the great diversity of orchids present in tropical botanical collections.
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