Coelogyne Lyme Bay

Coelogyne Lyme Bay is a man-made hybrid that brings together the best of its parents: the crisp white flowers and golden-crested lip of the classic Himalayan species, carried on arching sprays above neat, glossy pseudobulbs. Hybrid vigour makes it noticeably more forgiving than many wild Coelogyne, so it settles in quickly, clumps up fast, and flowers freely once established. The blooms are softly fragrant and last for weeks.

Care Guide

• Light: Bright, indirect light. Morning sun is welcome, harsh afternoon sun is not.
• Water: Water regularly through spring and summer while new growths develop, then reduce in autumn and keep it much drier over winter to encourage flowering.
• Humidity: 50-70%, with gentle air movement.
• Temperature: Cool to intermediate, 12-26°C (54-79°F), with a clear drop at night.
• Growing medium: A free-draining bark mix in a pot or basket. Let the plant build into a good-sized clump before repotting, as it flowers best when slightly crowded.
• Feeding: Balanced orchid fertilizer at half strength every two weeks in active growth, easing off during the winter rest.

If you have admired Coelogyne but worried about keeping a temperamental species happy, Lyme Bay is the place to start. It is tough, quick to establish, and generous with those luminous white flowers year after year.