Coelogyne lentiginosa

Also known as: The Freckled Coelogne in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Myanmar Thailand

General Information

The Freckled Coelogne is a small to medium sized warm to hot growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Myanmar and Thailand.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic, lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Spring

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

• Spring

Care Notes

These orchids have a fine root system that can quickly die back if left dry for too long, but also does not like to be kept wet, so water regularly but ensure that the mix is dry before watering. 

Fragrant:

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Climate

Grows at low to high elevations.

Potting

These plants are quite forgiving and will do well repotted ever 2-3 years. The mix should be coarse, well draining, and allow space for air to move and for roots to grow. 

Alternatively, these plants will also do well mounted to tree fern or cork slabs, or mounted to trees.

Best time for repotting or mounting the orchids is the end of winter when new growths start to appear. Avoid repotting during hot weather,