Cochlioda rosea

Also known as: The Rose Colored Cochlioda in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento de Tolima - Colombia Departamento del Huila - Colombia Ecuador

General Information

The Rose Colored Cochlioda is a warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous elliptic oblong shaped leaves that grow to 1-20cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 3-5cm

Substrate(s)

• Coarse
• Medium
• Bark
• Charcoal
• Spaghnum Moss
• Perlite

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 41mm to 89mm per day, heaviest in August and lightest in January. Temperature ranges from 10C to 23C, highest in March (12C to 23C) and lowest in January (10C to 21C).

Watering

These orchids prefer a wet-dry cycle between waterings, they should be watered frequently but only when the moisture is approaching dryness, where the pot feels light and/or the media looks dry. Keep an eye on mounted orchids in warm weather as they may dehydrate quickly.

Fertiliser

Apply liquid based fertiliser per recommended directions. They can benefit from a high phosphate fertiliser leading up to flowering season, followed by a high nitrogen fertiliser when new growth appears, and a balanced fertiliser in other times. These orchids can also tolerate slow release fertiliser applied 1-2 pellets per cup (250ml) of media.

Use balanced fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round. Use a high Nitrogen fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Use a high Phosphorous fertiliser during Summer.

Potting

Use water retentive media such as moss to prevent roots from drying out quickly This plant does very well in baskets or suspended pots This plant does well mounted to Cork slabs. Repotting is best done annually.