Coelogyne cristata

[peeweelovesbooks]

Can this plant survive indoors? I've been lusting after this for a while now, but I don't think I can grow it outside in S. Florida.

If it can be grown outside, then what type of medium should I use? I am a notorious overwaterer.


thank you for your replies in advance!

[Psyguy10]

hmmm from what i've read cristata is certainly a cool grower.... heres a link that might help some

Cool-Growing Coelogyne Culture

and maybe you should mount it? cristata is a compact grower i believe. hope that helps

[calvin_orchidL]

Hi Peewee,
Mine has been indoors since I got it last winter over a year ago and it's bloomed once...I think it does need the cool-down in winter. Mine's in coconut husk and seems to enjoy itself

[peeweelovesbooks]

thanks guys....so can it be outside for the summer then? I mean, i can certainly put it outside for that time, and my house is cool in the wintertime. Thanks for your replies!

[Zdenglan]

Hi peewee, there's a really good link on coelogyne cristata culture that could give you a good idea what to do:

Cool-Growing Coelogyne Culture

[Saiva]

This advice might be a bit late.
I also have a C. cristata and a key to get this plant to bloom is to give it low temperatures in the winter! All the way down to the freezing point of water! But keep it away from frost.