Coelogyne cristata *fragrant

Coelogyne cristata, often called the "Snow Queen," is an epiphytic species native to the cold mountainous regions of the Himalayas (Nepal, Northern India, Vietnam). It is renowned for the purity of its flowers and the visual spectacle it offers in full bloom.

• Flowers: It produces pendulous (hanging) stems loaded with large flowers (7-10 cm), of a spotless white color, with a crystalline, shiny texture. The petals and sepals are slightly wavy, and the labellum features distinct "ridges" (fine threads) in the center, colored yellow-gold to orange, creating a beautiful contrast.

• Fragrance: The flowers are fragrant, emitting a sweet, pleasant aroma often compared to the scent of bananas, daffodils, or simply a fresh floral perfume.

• Pseudobulbs: It has spherical or ovoid pseudobulbs, light green in color, which grow clustered on the rhizome. A specific characteristic is that these tend to shrivel (wrinkle) during rest or drought periods but rehydrate afterward (partially or fully).

• Temperature and Cultivation: It is a cool greenhouse orchid. To bloom abundantly, it absolutely requires a winter rest period characterized by low temperatures (even 10-12°C at night) and greatly reduced watering. Without this thermal and water "stress," the plant will produce only leaves, not flowers.

Read the complete care guide for Coelogyne cristata here.

Fragrant flowers: YES

At the time of listing, all specimens have flowers, but these may be lost during transport and handling.

The decorative pot is not included in the price.