A Very Reliable Cochlioda Orchid
This brilliant pink Cochlioda orchid has been a reliable bloomer for years. I bought this charming miniature almost two decades ago, and it flowers every autumn. Each of its spikes can hold over two dozen blossoms which open sequentially, so the pink keeps going for three or four months. This fall, it’s already been in bloom for two months, and it just popped up its tenth flower spike!
This species is native to high-elevation cloud forests in the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Cochlioda vulcanica is now known as Oncidium vulcanicum, but I’m used to the old name. Mine lives outdoors all year on the Northern California coast, where it’s happy with our cool, foggy weather. It receives regular water, fertilizer, morning sun, and winter dormancy. Cochliodas prefer small pots. I usually repot it every three years, using a mix of fine bark and perlite. If you can provide a cool environment, you should definitely find a little space for this easy, hardy, and beautiful orchid.
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