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Coelogyne nitida

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by KellyW, May 6, 2015.

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  1. May 6, 2015 #1
    KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    I received this in a trade (thanks Bill) and this is the first flowering of this division. The flowers are about 1.75 inch (4 cm) across.

    IOSPE rates it as a cool - cold grower but I am growing it intermediate - warm and it seems to be thriving. It is currently growing in a fine bark mix but I plan to mount it. The fragrance is remarkable.

    Coelogyne nitida group-900.jpg Coelogyne nitida inflorescence-900.jpg
     
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  2. May 6, 2015 #2
    rico

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    Nice! The flower's display is impeccable!
     
  3. May 7, 2015 #3
    xmpraedicta

    xmpraedicta Prairie angraecoid nut Supporting Member

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    Kelly thats lovely. I had one once, and killed it when I took the 'cool-dry winter rest' a bit too literally. Interesting that you are managing to grow it intermediate warm - gives me hope to try it again. How do you overwinter it in terms of temperature and water?
     
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  4. May 7, 2015 #4
    juanriog

    juanriog Barcelona, Spain. Inter GH.

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    Great trade!
     
  5. May 7, 2015 #5
    Boytjie

    Boytjie Out hiking Supporting Member

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    I just picked up a division of one of these at the SEPOS show in Philadelphia labeled Coelogyne ochracea. Same plant, I guess, a synonym. Not sure which name is preferable these days. -Stephen
     
  6. May 7, 2015 #6
    Alexey

    Alexey Well-Known Member Supporting Member

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    Great species!
     
  7. May 8, 2015 #7
    naoki

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    The pattern on the lip of this species is very cool!
     
  8. May 8, 2015 #8
    Dave The Scientist

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    That is very beautiful. I am certainly jealous.
     
  9. May 8, 2015 #9
    Marni

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    Coelogyne nitida is the accepted name.
     
  10. Dec 12, 2015 #10
    goods

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    I was just reading on this one today and was disappointed to hear it was a cool grower. Good to know that it's doing well for you warmer, Kelly.
     
  11. Dec 12, 2015 #11
    KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Zach, it still seems to be doing well in my conditions. We'll see if it flowers again in the spring.

    Another nice one is C. fimbriata. It seems to enjoy the heat and is very floriferous. It is small but can ramble a bit, but manageable.