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Coelogyne sp., Coelogyne. Coelogyne dayana
Coelogyne dayana

Coelogyne sp.

Coelogyne
Family: Orchidaceae
Origin: India, China, Indonesia, Sumatra
Small plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeRegular waterEpiphyte plantYellow, orange flowersUnusual colorWhite, off-white flowers

Because it comes from monsoonal rain areas, the flowers face downwards to prevent the rain washing the pollen onto its own stigma and causing self-pollination. The plant should be in a hanging basket so that the flowers can be appreciated to their fullest.


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