Coelogyne tomentosa meet in western Java, although they are quite rare there. They usually grow as epiphytes in dark, shady forests at an altitude of about 1400 m. In Thailand, they were harvested at an altitude of approx. 2000 m near Khao Kalakiri and in Pattani on the Thai peninsula...
Coelogyne tomentosa also called as The Necklace Orchid, The Hairy Coelogyne, Coelogyne cymbidioides, Coelogyne dayana var massangeana, Coelogyne densiflora, Coelogyne massangeana, Coelogyne tomentosa var cymbidioides, Coelogyne tomentosa var massangeana, Pleione massangeana, Pleione tomentosa, is a species of the genus Coelogyne. This species was described by John Lindley in 1853.
IDENTIFY COELOGYNE TOMENTOSA
Coelogyne tomentosa meet in western Java, although they are quite rare there. They usually grow as epiphytes in dark, shady forests at an altitude of about 1400 m. In Thailand, they were harvested at an altitude of approx. 2000 m near Khao Kalakiri and in Pattani on the Thai peninsula. They are quite popular in the mountains of Malaysia, especially on the higher mountain ridges. There are earlier reports of their possible occurrence in Sumatra.
The Necklace Orchid is a cool to cold growing epiphyte, which reaching a height of 61 cm, with elongate-conical, somewhat angled, 7-10 cm long pseudobulbs when young and turning yellowish green and wrinkled with age, carrying a single, apical, plicate, elliptic-obovate, long petiolate, up to 56 cm long leaf.
The Hairy Coelogyne is variable in its flowering but most often occurring in the summer. The flowers are scented and do not last long and are delicate on a terminal, to more than 37.5 cm long, pendant, racemose inflorescence arising with a new pseudobulb growth with a zigzag rachis and short bracts that has from 20 to 30 flowers. The pale yellow flowers have a diameter of 5.0-6.4 cm. The side plots of the 3-flap lip, which is brown inside, have white or pale yellow veins that branch twice. The more or less round central plot is brown and has bright yellow edges that surround several short, wavy and wart-covered bulges. In addition, it has 3 delicate bumps that extend to the full length of the lip.
COELOGYNE TOMENTOSA CARE AND CULTURE
Cultural information should only be used as a guide, and should be to be adapted to suit you. Your physical location; where you grow your plants, how much time you have to devote to their care, and many other factors, will need to be taken into account. Only then can you decide on the cultural methods that best suit you and your plants.
Light:
Coelogyne tomentosa needs a light level of 18000-25000 lux. The light should be filtered or dispersed, and the plants should be exposed to the direct sun only in the early morning. Strong air movement should be ensured all the time.
Temperature:
The Necklace Orchid is a plant with moderate thermal requirements. In summer, the average day temperature is 23 ° C, the average night 16 ° C, which gives a daily difference of 7-8 ° C. In winter the average day temperature is 24 ° C, night 13-14 ° C, with a daily amplitude of 10-11 ° C.
Humidity:
The Hairy Coelogyne needs the humidity of about 75-80% for most of the year, falling to 60-65% for 2-3 months in late winter and early spring.
Substrate, growing media and repotting:
Due to the perennial floral shoot, Coelogyne tomentosa are usually planted into hanging pots or baskets, using a loose, fast-drying substrate. Small or medium-sized bark or tree-fern fibers mixed with various water-retaining additives, such as perlite or chopped sphagnum moss, are often used as substrates.
When the plant grows out of the basket, it can be completely repotted to a larger one without disturbing the roots. This is important because these plants do not like to be repotted, and can sometimes recover after dividing or repotting for one year. If repotting is necessary, make sure that new roots are already beginning to grow. This allows the plants to acclimatize in a relatively short time and provides them with the least stress.
Watering:
For most of the year, rainfall is moderate to heavy, but in winter, for 2-3 months, the conditions change a bit more dry. During intensive growth, the Coelogyne tomentosa should be watered abundant, but the substrate should not be allowed to spread or become damp. When new growths reach maturity in the autumn, the amount of water should be gradually reduced.
Fertilizer:
During the active growth, the plant should be fertilized every week 1/4-1/2 of the recommended dose of fertilizer for orchids. You can use balanced fertilizer throughout the year, but you can also use fertilizer with increased nitrogen content from spring to mid summer, and then in the late summer and autumn, use a fertilizer with a higher content of phosphorus.
Rest period:
In winter, the amount of water should be reduced and the Coelogyne tomentosa should be allowed to dry a bit between waterings. However, it is not allowed to excessively dry the plants or allow them to stay dry for a long time. Fertilization should be reduced or eliminated until new growths appear and a more abundant spring watering begins.
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