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| Coelogyne South Carolina is a man-made hybrid between Coelogyne pandurata and Coelogyne Burfordiense. Coelogyne (pronounced: see-LODGE-eh-nee) is a genus of more than 100 species which range through Indochina to the Fiji Islands. Like its parent species, Coelogyne South Carolina displays bright green flowers accented with a heavily patterned and interestingly structured lip. In fact, this orchid is one of the rare few with true black coloration, giving it the common name "the black orchid". | ||
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Coelogyne South Carolina 'Maplewood' blooms four or more times per year due to its unusual hybrid vigor. The multi-flowered inflorescences are produced out of the center of each brand new growth before the leaves develop. The plant produces "fist sized" pseudobulbs with a pair of 14 inch, tough, plicate leaves. Coelogyne South Carolina is a sympodial growth orchid and spreads rapidly in a horizontal manner. It can be grown in a pot or a basket, soon growing over the sides. It can also be grown on a horizontal slab. The growths are produced on a creeping rhizome with a space of about two inches between pseudobulbs; much more manageable than the five or so inches for Coelogyne pandurata. I grow my Coelogyne South Carolina in a bright, warm spot in my greenhouse, hanging up high. Here it receives approximately 3500 footcandles of indirect sunlight, and temperatures ranging from 62F winter nights to 95F summer days. Humidity stays in the 70% to 95% range. The plant is kept moist at all times, especially during blooming, however the large pseudobulbs will easily carry it through several weeks without water. My plant is fed several times per month with a dilute solution of a balanced ratio fertilizer. |
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