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Rhynchostylis coelestis

Author (Rchb.f.) A.H.Kent

Species 5 awards

Found in 2 countries

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Growing conditions

Intermediate Temperature class

11°C Day/night drop

1,145mm Annual rainfall

Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec Dry rest

Temperature

18°N Northern Hemisphere

Day high Night low Range across populations

Rainfall

1,145mm/year

☼ Dry rest period: Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec - reduce watering during these months

Jan 29° 28–30 14° 14–17 3mm

Feb 32° 32–32 16° 15–19 8mm

Mar 34° 33–35 19° 18–21 27mm

Apr 35° 34–36 22° 22–23 79mm

May 33° 32–34 23° 23–23 163mm

Jun 32° 31–32 24° 23–24 128mm

Jul 31° 31–31 23° 23–23 167mm

Aug 31° 30–31 23° 23–23 214mm

Sep 31° 30–31 23° 22–23 205mm

Oct 30° 30–31 21° 21–22 101mm

Nov 29° 29–29 18° 18–20 43mm

Dec 28° 28–28 15° 14–17 7mm

Bloom Season

Based on 50 Rhynchostylis awards. Showing genus-level data.

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Awards

AW / OSNSW 'Alice'

NSW

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Photo: Australian Orchid Council

HCC / AOC 2013 'HB Blue Lip'

78.60 points Exhibited by Bade T. 22 December 2013

Measurements

Flower size 20 × 23 mm Petals 10 × 6 mm Dorsal sepal 11 × 7 mm Lateral sepals 11 × 9 mm Lip 16 × 10 mm

6 inflorescences 165 flowers 5 buds

6 inflorescences of 190mm with 165 flowers + 5 buds (28 relevant); petals and sepals Base white 155A Edging Violet Blue 93C labellum Violet Blue 93B

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Photo: Australian Orchid Council

HCC / AOC 2012 'Lilly'

76.50 points Exhibited by Bromley G. & L. NSW 8 February 2012

Measurements

Flower size 23 × 23 mm Petals 10 × 10 mm Dorsal sepal 11 × 10 mm Lateral sepals 12 × 11 mm Lip 14 × 12 mm

2 inflorescences 27 flowers 4 buds

All segments white 155B. Two inflorescences, 27 flowers/ 4 buds on main one. Total 37 flowers/ 16 buds. Stems 260mm

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HCC / AOC 1988 'Orchidglen'

0.00 points Exhibited by Lovell B. & R. QLD 11 January 1988

Measurements

Flower size 21 × 19 mm Petals 12 × 6 mm Dorsal sepal 10 × 6 mm Lateral sepals 10 × 5 mm Lip 16 × 9 mm

Petals and sepals violet blue 91C through 92A. Labellum violet blue 89A. An outstanding plant of this species exhibiting excellent form and outstanding colour. AJ

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AD / AOC 1988 'Orchidglen'

0.00 points Exhibited by Lovell B. & R. QLD 11 January 1988

Measurements

Flower size 21 × 19 mm Petals 12 × 6 mm Dorsal sepal 10 × 6 mm Lateral sepals 10 × 5 mm Lip 16 × 9 mm

Petals and sepals violet blue 91C through 92A. Labellum violet blue 89A. An outstanding plant of this species exhibiting excellent form and outstanding colour.

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Award Comparison

Measurement	HCC/AOC 2013 'HB Blue Lip'	HCC/AOC 2012 'Lilly'	HCC/AOC 1988 'Orchidglen'	AD/AOC 1988 'Orchidglen'
Flower size	20 × 23 mm	23 × 23 mm	21 × 19 mm	21 × 19 mm
Petals	10 × 6 mm	10 × 10 mm	12 × 6 mm	12 × 6 mm
Dorsal sepal	11 × 7 mm	11 × 10 mm	10 × 6 mm	10 × 6 mm
Lateral sepals	11 × 9 mm	12 × 11 mm	10 × 5 mm	10 × 5 mm
Lip	16 × 10 mm	14 × 12 mm	16 × 9 mm	16 × 9 mm
Flower count	165	27	-	-
Inflorescences	6	2	-	-