Coryanthes speciosa

Coryanthes speciosa is a spectacular bucket orchid celebrated for its fragrant, highly sculptural flowers and dramatic pendulous inflorescences. Every bloom is a miniature piece of botanical architecture, combining unusual form, intricate detail, and a fascinating pollination strategy.

Care Guide

• Light: Provide bright, filtered light while protecting the leaves from intense midday sun.
• Water: Water generously during active growth. Keep the growing medium evenly moist but well aerated, allowing excess water to drain freely.
• Humidity: Maintain high humidity with strong, consistent air circulation to support healthy roots and foliage.
• Temperature: Grow in warm conditions and avoid prolonged exposure to cool temperatures.
• Growing medium: Use an open basket with a moisture-retentive yet airy orchid mix. The basket allows its flower spikes to emerge downward and hang naturally.

Fragrant, complex, and genuinely unforgettable, Coryanthes speciosa is a rewarding orchid for attentive growers seeking one of the family’s most extraordinary flowering experiences.