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Coelogyne cobbiana

A Philippine Coelogyne that grows on mossy trees, and occasionally on rocks, above about 1,200 m. It makes conical yellow pseudobulbs with a single leaf and arching sprays of white to greenish-white flowers with a yellow throat. Growers find it vigorous and easy under intermediate conditions.

At home, aim for
Day IntermediateTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Humid airBand in Plantistry
Light Dappled lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
No rest periodGrows on trees (epiphyte)

Where it grows wild

Epiphytic on moss-covered trees in montane forest, occasionally lithophytic on rocks.

Reported above about 1,200 m; the few records with coordinates include Benguet (about 2,180 m) and Mindanao (about 1,280 m).

Philippines (Luzon)Philippines (Mindanao)Philippines (Palawan)

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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