Water
Water thoroughly when the potting medium is nearly dry. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot. Reduce watering during cooler, dormant periods.
Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogged conditions for Coccineorchis standleyi.
Coccineorchis standleyi is a terrestrial orchid native to Costa Rica, known for its striking inflorescences. It thrives in humid montane forests.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, Indirect
75% intensity
Prefers bright, filtered light, similar to its natural forest habitat.
Moderate
50% intensity
Water thoroughly when substrate is nearly dry, reduce in dormancy.
Well-draining, Humus-rich
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Enjoys intermediate temperatures, avoiding extremes.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed with diluted orchid fertilizer during growth, reduce in dormancy.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the potting medium is nearly dry. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot. Reduce watering during cooler, dormant periods.
Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogged conditions for Coccineorchis standleyi.
Pruning is generally minimal for Coccineorchis standleyi. Remove spent flower spikes and any dead or damaged leaves or roots.
This helps maintain the plant's health and appearance, encouraging new growth and preventing potential disease spread.
Propagation is typically done through division of mature pseudobulbs during repotting. Ensure each division has at least two to three pseudobulbs and healthy roots.
Allow divisions to callous slightly before repotting into a suitable orchid mix.
Repot Coccineorchis standleyi every 2-3 years, or when the potting medium begins to break down. Choose a well-draining orchid mix. Repot after flowering or at the beginning of new growth.
This provides fresh media and space for root development.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Coccineorchis Standleyi (Coccineorchis standleyi)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Coccineorchis |
| Species | Coccineorchis standleyi |
Similar in genus Coccineorchis
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