Coel. ochracea (nitida) in Bloom
 

I bought this one early last year. It is potted in tree fern in a 3" clay pot. It had been slow to get started, but seems to be happy now. This is the first of 3 spikes. This Coelogne has upright inflorescence.

The plant is labeled ochracea, but OrchidWiz indicates that is is now Coel. nitida.

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(it is also pleasantly fragrant.)

Very very nice!

Kim

Beautiful!

Gorgeous flowers....love the colors and form....fragrance is a big factor why I would covet an orchid.

Beautiful! Just beautiful!

Thanks everyone! The second spike will be opening in a few days which will double the display :), The third spike is much smaller and so I think it will be while before it produces.

Wonderful plant indeed! One I still have to add to my collection :)

Edit: what conditions do you provide for this plant? It's supposed to be cold, that's why I'm hesitating to buy it.

I have been growing outside in the summer which here in Northern NJ can mean quite warm. In the winter it is a sun room where the night time temps are often in the 50's and the day temps in the mid-sixties. It is blooming right on schedule. It is potted in tree fern and in a clay pot to help keep the roots cool. So for the short answer, now that I've given the explanation..... I haven't found it to be too demanding of cool temps.

Really lovely!