Emm's Plant House

Cochleanthus orchid 9cm H25cm

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Pot Size 9cm H25cm

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Cochleanthes Orchids are elegant, compact orchids admired for their large, fan-shaped leaves and striking, fragrant blooms in shades of purple, pink, and white. Native to tropical rainforests of Central and South America, they prefer high humidity, low light, and consistent moisture, making them ideal for terrarium or greenhouse growing.

Full Botanical Name: Cochleanthes spp.
Common Names: Cochleanthes Orchid, Fan Orchid
Country and/or Region of Origin: Central and South America (notably Costa Rica, Colombia, and Brazil)
Growing Conditions in Native Habitat: Epiphytic in shaded, humid forest canopies with constant moisture and filtered light

Care Guide

Care Guide:

Light: Low to medium, indirect light; avoid direct sunlight

Ideal Room: Bathroom, greenhouse, or terrarium with good humidity

Feeding: Orchid fertilizer diluted to half strength every 2–3 weeks during the growing season

Humidity: High humidity (70–90%) essential

Ideal Temperature: 18–26°C; protect from drafts and sudden temperature changes

Watering: Keep consistently moist but never waterlogged; use rainwater or distilled water

Pet/Child Safe: Non-toxic (genus level) — safe for pets and humans; ingestion may cause mild stomach upset if chewed

Soil Type: Orchid bark or sphagnum moss with good airflow to roots

Propagation: Division of mature plants during repotting

Eventual Height and Spread: 15–25 cm tall; 20–30 cm wide

Growth Rate: Moderate

Pests and Treatment: Mealybugs and scale insects; remove manually or treat with neem oil

Repotting: Every 1–2 years after blooming, when the medium breaks down

Pruning: Remove spent flower spikes and damaged leaves

Air Purification: Excellent; helps maintain healthy indoor air and humidity

Folklore: Orchids symbolize beauty, refinement, and strength in many cultures; Cochleanthes are said to represent calm resilience

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