Coelogyne cristata

Author Lindl.

Species 7 awards
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Found in 7 countries
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How to grow Coelogyne Care guide from the American Orchid Society
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Care and culture for Coelogyne cristata Photos and growing information from the Orchid Species Encyclopedia

Growing conditions

Cool Temperature class
631–2,952m Elevation
11°C Day/night drop
1,683mm Annual rainfall
Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec Dry rest

Temperature

28°N Northern Hemisphere
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec-2°13°18°23°28°
Day high Night low Range across populations

Rainfall

1,683mm/year
0100200300400500JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecmm
Dry rest period: Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec - reduce watering during these months
Jan 15° 12–17 1–5 20mm
Feb 16° 13–19 2–6 28mm
Mar 20° 17–23 6–10 52mm
Apr 23° 21–26 11° 9–13 76mm
May 24° 21–28 13° 10–15 130mm
Jun 24° 21–28 15° 12–17 260mm
Jul 24° 21–26 16° 13–18 410mm
Aug 24° 21–26 16° 13–18 373mm
Sep 23° 21–25 14° 11–17 230mm
Oct 22° 20–24 12° 10–14 78mm
Nov 18° 16–22 5–10 13mm
Dec 15° 13–18 2–6 13mm

Bloom Season

Based on 5 recorded blooms.

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Awards

Photo: Australian Orchid Council
ACC / AOC 2012 'Zoella'
78.30 points Exhibited by Clarke L. TAS 5 October 2012
Measurements
Flower size 65 × 85 mm Petals 40 × 18 mm Dorsal sepal 50 × 17 mm Lateral sepals 50 × 15 mm Lip 45 × 25 mm
3 inflorescences 721 flowers

Segments white 155D. Labellum white 155D, throat yellow 4B. One hundred & three inflorescences, total of 721 flowers. Stems 200mm.

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CCC / OCNZ 2003 'Minden'
81.63 points
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Photo: Australian Orchid Council
ACC / AOC 2002 'Kerrie'
82.00 points Exhibited by Whitney J. TAS 4 October 2002 Launceston OS Show
Measurements
Flower size 76 × 71 mm Petals 34 × 19 mm Dorsal sepal 38 × 15 mm Lateral sepals 44 × 15 mm Lip 39 × 25 mm
7 inflorescences 386 flowers

Segments white 155D, labellum blotched yellow-orange 14C. Seventy seven inflorescences; total 386 flowers, average 5. Stem 160mm.

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ACC / AOC 2002 'Christine'
83.00 points Exhibited by Dimech G. VIC 30 September 2002
Measurements
Flower size 91 × 80 mm
4 inflorescences 2,112 flowers

Segments white 155B. Labellum white 155B, throat white & yellow 12B. Three hundred and eighty four inflorescences, total 2112 flowers. Stems 190mm.

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ACC / AOC 1996 'Stirling'
80.00 points Exhibited by Nelson R. & S. NSW 1 September 1996
Measurements
Flower size 77 × 90 mm Petals 45 × 23 mm Dorsal sepal 51 × 17 mm Lateral sepals 48 × 17 mm Lip 49 × 28 mm
45 inflorescences 180 flowers 10 buds

Segments white 155D, blotched yellow 14B in labellum. 45 inflorescences; 180 flowers/ 10 buds in 400mm pot.

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ACC / AOC 1992 'Sophie'
0.00 points Exhibited by Philippou A. & M. VIC 16 September 1992

Over 520 flowers evenly distributed on plant.

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CCC / OCNZ 1988 'Ruth'
Exhibited by Mr G I Leafberg
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Award Comparison

MeasurementACC/AOC 2012 'Zoella'ACC/AOC 2002 'Kerrie'ACC/AOC 2002 'Christine'ACC/AOC 1996 'Stirling'ACC/AOC 1992 'Sophie'
Flower size65 × 85 mm76 × 71 mm91 × 80 mm77 × 90 mm0 × 0 mm
Petals40 × 18 mm34 × 19 mm-45 × 23 mm-
Dorsal sepal50 × 17 mm38 × 15 mm-51 × 17 mm-
Lateral sepals50 × 15 mm44 × 15 mm-48 × 17 mm-
Lip45 × 25 mm39 × 25 mm-49 × 28 mm-
Flower count7213862,112180520
Inflorescences37445-

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