Coelogyne Mayeriana

Coelogyne Mayeriana Care

Mayer's Coelogyne

What is the plant

Coelogyne mayeriana is native to Malaysia, Sumatra, Java and Borneo. In Malaysia, these plants are found only in the south, usually on old trees near the ocean. In Borneo it is found in Sabah and Sarawak, in dwarf forests under 100 m. In Java, it was taken on the island of Nusa Kambangan, lying south of the border between West and Central Java. They grow both on tree branches and in humus on the ground.

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

21°C - 28°C

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Precipitation is very abundant throughout the year. Coelogyne mayeriana should be abundantly watered during active growth, but excellent drainage should be ensured, and the ground around the roots can never be soggy or damp.
Fertilizer
Weekly application of 1/4-1/2 of the recommended dose of orchid fertilizer during active growth is recommended. You can use sustainable fertilizer throughout the year; and also can use high-nitrogen fertilizer from spring to mid-summer, and then high-phosphoric fertilizer until the end of autumn.
Sunlight
Coelogyne mayeriana needs a light level of 30000-45000 lux. Very bright light in the afternoon hours should be slightly filtered or scattered. Strong air movement should be ensured all the time.

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Soil
The Coelogyne mayeriana can be grown on cork or tree fern rootstock, if it is possible to provide high humidity and watering several times a day in the case of hot, sunny weather.
Temperature
Throughout the year, the average day temperature is 31-33 ° C, the night 22-23 ° C, and the daily difference is 9-11 ° C.
Container
Usually, however, they are grown in shallow pots or baskets, because it is difficult to secure adequate hydration and humidity in summers. Better results are obtained when using sphagnum-lined baskets than pots. The substrate should be loose and fast drying, but it must stop the right amount of moisture without souring or getting soggy.