Cochlioda rosea is an epiphytic orchid from the genus Cochlioda. This orchid is native to the high altitudes of the Andes mountains of South Eastern Equador, Northern Peru and Bolivia (1500 to 2200 meters). The common name for Cochlioda rosea is The Rose Colored Cochlioda. They are cool temperature (45°-50°F) growing orchids and require moderate light. (http://www.orchidspecies.com/cochrosea.htm)
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| A few websites recommended potting this orchid but Arne prefers to keep his orchid on the wood piece they come on. Arne waters the orchid twice weekly to avoid leaving the orchid 'bone dry', as he puts it. This orchid is a cool grower and is quite a challenge to cultivate in Baltimore especially during the Summer. |
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| Flowers from this genus are well adapted to pollination by humming birds (An Atlas of Orchid Pollination: European Orchids by Nelis A. Van Der Cingel, CRC Press, Jun 2001). Arne got this specimen from a friend, Evan, who bought it from a reliable online orchid growing company. |
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There are about six species Cochlioda; C. rosea, C. sanguinea, C. coccinea, C. vulcanica, C. densiflora and C. noezliana. I am afraid my blog has inspired Arne to buy more orchid, he just bought one inline for $60.
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| After viewing many orchid websites and forums, I noticed how the contributors like to put real close up of each flower. I decided to try this out for my blog. Maybe there is something 'they' notice with super close-ups that I don't... |
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