Coelogyne usitana
January 24, 2026
Coelogyne usitana
Coelogyne usitana is endemic to the Philippines at elevations around 800 meters (2,625 feet) as a small- to medium-sized, hot to warm growing epiphyte or lithophyte that blooms at any time of the year but mostly from spring to summer. It has received 15 AOS awards, including an FCC.
Photo: Ron Parsons (www.flickr.com/photos/rpflowershots
Grower: Brookside Orchids and Cindy Hill
Info: Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia www.orchidspecies.com
Photo: Ron Parsons (www.flickr.com/photos/rpflowershots
Grower: Brookside Orchids and Cindy Hill
Info: Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia www.orchidspecies.com

Thelymitra crinita is endemic to Western Australia at elevations of sea level to 350 meters in coastal and near coastal forests and woodlands as a small to large-sized, cold-growing terrestrial that blooms in the spring. Grow plants of Thelymitra in small pots with sandy loam. Provide intermediate temperatures and very bright light levels. Most species of Thelymitra exhibit a strong dormancy period after flowering. Water regularly during active growth and begin to withhold water upon flowering. After flowering, withhold all water until the onset of new vegetative growth. Some species, however, grow in permanently moist habitats. In nature, many species have enhanced flowerings following fire. Photographer: Ron Parsons (www.flickr.com/photos/rpflowershots) Info: Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia (www.orchidspecies.com and The AOS (https://www.aos.org/explore/thelymitra)

Masdevallia deformis is endemic to Ecuador. This miniature-sized, cool to cold growing epiphytic species occurs on the eastern slopes of the Andes, found at 2,400 to 2,700 meters (7,850 to 8,850 feet) in cloud forests. One showy blossom is carried on each inflorescence and blooms year-round. Grow in pots using an open, fast-draining medium that contains materials that retain some moisture. Repot yearly in late winter or early spring. Water and fertilizer may be reduced until spring but never allow them to dry out completely. Photographer: Ron Parsons (www.flickr.com/photos/rpflowershots) Grower: Ron Parsons Info: Charles Baker culture sheet www.orchidculture.com and Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia (www.orchidspecies.com















