Coelogyne sp.

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.

Similar plants:

• Pholidota chinensis, Coelogyne chinensis (The Chinese Pholidota)
• Pholidota imbricata, Coelogyne imbricata, Pholidota bracteata, Pholidota crotalina (Necklace Orchid, Rattlesnake Orchid)