Cochlioda noezliana

[Achamore]

A native of the cloud forests of Peru. Bought this specimen 6 years ago from Günther Ludwig in Germany. Its the first time I have seen it produce a secondary spike off the main spike. You have to look closely at the close-up, as there is also a 2nd spike confusing things..!

 

[Kostas]

Very nice!

 

[OrchidIsa]

Wow! The color is awesome!! :clap:

 

[mrhappyrotter]

When you say "a secondary spike off the main spike", are you saying that the spike is branched?

 

[Ozpaph]

great specimen and wonderful flower

 

[naoki]

Achamore, can you tell us about its culture? Specifically, temperature, light intensity, and seasonal variation in care? Mine seems to be able to grow fairly warm 21C day /13-16C night (70/55-60F), but it hasn't bloomed yet. I'm wondering if it needs cooler temp. It is very nice, indeed!

 

[Achamore]

When you say "a secondary spike off the main spike", are you saying that the spike is branched?

Yes, that's what I mean. You can see it in the close-up image.

I've always only seen a single spike with single blooms off it before.

 

[Achamore]

Achamore, can you tell us about its culture? Specifically, temperature, light intensity, and seasonal variation in care? Mine seems to be able to grow fairly warm 21C day /13-16C night (70/55-60F), but it hasn't bloomed yet. I'm wondering if it needs cooler temp. It is very nice, indeed!

That sounds pretty close to my conditions for it. It always blooms somewhere between June and September for me. This year was later than usual, and we have had a cool wet summer, so lower light levels than usual.

 

[NYEric]

Well bloomed. Thanks for sharing.

 

[SlipperFan]

Gorgeous color. You are growing it well.

 

[abax]

Glorious color and I love the presentation...and the branching. Oooolala!