Cohniella nuda

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia Panama

General Information

Cohniella nuda is a sympodial hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia and Panama.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 50cm. Each new growth has a single thick terete shaped leaf that grows to 0.3-50cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.5-1.5cm

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 5mm to 86mm per day, heaviest in May and lightest in March. Humidity ranges from 70% to 82%, highest in July and lowest in March. Temperature ranges from 19C to 34C, highest in March (23C to 34C) and lowest in January (19C to 31C).

Watering

These orchids are sensitive to excessive watering and should only be watered when they look thirsty. Water infrequently and ensure that the roots are dry before watering. Keep an eye on them especially during hot weather as overwatering can lead to rot, whereas underwatering may result in wilting or shriveling, which while unattractive, will not kill the plant.