Coelogyne cobbiana
Coelogyne cobbiana, or Cobb's dendrochilum, described by Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach in 1880, is an epiphytic orchid occurring in the Philippines, growing on moss-covered trees. It can sometimes occur as a lithophyte growing on rocks at altitudes above 1200 m.Formerly, this species was a member of the genus Dendrochilum until being reclassified in 2021.
Description
It possesses white to green-white, creamy flowers with yellow throats that emerge alongside new growth. These flowers have a diameter of 1.8 cm, rather large for this genus. They are fragrant with the scent of new mown hay. When in bloom a multitude of flowers are contained on arching inflorescences, with a length of about 50 cm.A single lanceolate leaf with prominent midrib sprouts from a conical, yellow pseudobulb.
Cultivation
This species is easy to grow and generally prefers intermediate temperatures and moderate light. It will generally grow very fast, usually doubling in size every year.Cultivars
There are several cultivars available :- Coelogyne cobbiana 'Chartreuse Sentinel'
- Coelogyne cobbiana 'Fat Leaf'
- Coelogyne cobbiana 'Gold Chain'
- Coelogyne cobbiana 'Green white'
- Coelogyne cobbiana 'Sentinel 1'
- Coelogyne cobbiana 'Sentinel's Poco'
- Coelogyne cobbiana 'Yellow Sentinel'