Coryanthes maculata

Also known as: The Spotted Coryanthes or Coryanthes maculata var. parkeri Coryanthes barkeri Coryanthes parkeri in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Brazil Panama

General Information

The Spotted Coryanthes is a sympodial hot growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Brazil and Panama.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 65cm. Each new growth has numerous lance shaped leaves that grow to 4-60cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 6.5-15cm. The plant forms clusters over time

Flowers

Numerous short lasting, fragrant blossoms appear

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Substrate(s)

• Bark
• Spaghnum Moss

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 elevations. Rainfall ranges from 23mm to 249mm per day, heaviest in November and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 71% to 86%, highest in September and lowest in March. Temperature ranges from 23C to 33C, highest in March (24C to 33C) and lowest in January (23C to 29C).

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

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,

This plant does very well in baskets or suspended pots This plant does well mounted. Repotting is best done annually.