Coelogyne albobrunnea is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia, known for its elegant white flowers with brown markings.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, Indirect Light
65% intensity
Prefers shaded conditions similar to its natural habitat. Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch leaves.
Consistent Moisture
75% intensity
Avoid waterlogged conditions, but do not allow the substrate to dry out completely.
Orchid bark mix
50% intensity
Intermediate
50% intensity
Ideal daytime temperatures range from 20-25°C, with a cooler night time temperature of 15-18°C to encourage blooming.
Regular Feeding During Growth
50% intensity
Use a balanced orchid fertilizer at half strength during active growth. Reduce or stop in winter.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the potting medium consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water thoroughly when the top centimeter of the medium begins to dry out.
Reduce watering slightly during the cooler, dormant periods to prevent root rot, but never allow the pseudobulbs to shrivel excessively.
Pruning is generally minimal for Coelogyne albobrunnea. Remove spent flower spikes and any dead or decaying leaves or pseudobulbs.
Trim away any overgrown roots that may be pushing out of the pot to maintain a tidy appearance and healthy root system.
Coelogyne albobrunnea is typically propagated by division.
When the plant has grown large enough to have multiple pseudobulbs, carefully divide it into smaller sections, ensuring each section has at least three healthy pseudobulbs and roots.
Pot the divisions into suitable orchid mix.
Repot every 2-3 years, or when the potting medium has broken down. Use a well-draining orchid mix, such as bark-based compost. Repot after flowering when new root growth is evident.
Ensure the new pot provides adequate space for the pseudobulbs to develop.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Coelogyne |
| Species | Coelogyne albobrunnea |
Similar in genus Coelogyne
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
