Coelogyne

Name: Coelogyne (Orchidaceae)

Coelogyne is a genus of epiphytic orchids, mostly coming from India and South East Asia.

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Pictures:
Coelogyne cristata
Coelogyne flacidda
Coelogyne tomentosa

  See also:  Orchids

Part shade Drought resistant Tender Perennial

Coelogyne cristata 

Name: Coelogyne cristata

Flowers

Coelogyne cristata is a small orchid with near spherical pseudobulbs and white trailing flowers. It is best grown cool, in a hanging basket and allowed to spread.


Flowers
Specimen Plant
A huge specimen plant spotted at the International orchid Expo, Hamilton 2005.
Floral art

Coelogyne flacidda 

Name: Coelogyne flacidda

This coelogyne has long trailing flower spikes.


Flower

Coelogyne tomentosa 

Name: Coelogyne tomentosa

 Flower

This coelogyne also has long trailing flower spikes. It used to be called C. massangeana.