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Coelogyne kaliana

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by Marni, Sep 21, 2013.

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  1. Sep 21, 2013 #1
    Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Not in wide cultivation yet, I have waited 5 years for it to bloom. As much anticipated as the blooming was, I didn't get it photographed while the flowers were still in prime condition. I am growing it in intermediate conditions, but it can probably grow a bit cooler. It is growing in a 6" basket.

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  2. Sep 21, 2013 #2
    xmpraedicta

    xmpraedicta Prairie angraecoid nut Supporting Member

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    Beautiful and elegant. I love almost all coelogynes.
     
  3. Sep 22, 2013 #3
    ZWUM

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    Elegant indeed!
     
  4. Sep 22, 2013 #4
    edub9

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    Very nice.
     
  5. Sep 22, 2013 #5
    piotrm

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    huge plant! maybe it likes flower from outside bulbs? or would be good to mount it - well you have there material to manipulate ;-P Love it, sure on my wish list...
     
  6. Sep 22, 2013 #6
    Marni

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    It is a huge plant. A friend grows it and has bloomed it several years even though we both got it at the same time. I have some capsules on it so won't be dividing it for a year or so. I was hoping for a mass blooming, but have to be content with 2 spikes.
     
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  7. Sep 24, 2013 #7
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    Really nice - I think Cynthia Hill had written about her experience with the plant in Orchids Mag a few years ago...I believe she also grew hers intermediate...not a space hog, it looks like a nice tight Coelogyne species!
     
  8. Sep 24, 2013 #8
    Marni

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    Cindy is the friend I was talking about. She is a great grower and though I know her growing conditions she frequently blooms things long before I do.