This extraordinary South American orchid species is renowned for its spectacular bucket-shaped flowers and unique pollination mechanism, making it an excellent choice for collectors seeking rare Coryanthes species with fascinating floral architecture.
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Light: Requires bright, filtered light without direct sunlight. Provide consistent lighting conditions to support healthy growth and flowering.
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Temperature: Thrives in warm conditions with daytime temperatures of 22-28°C (72-82°F) and slightly cooler nights of 18-24°C (65-75°F) to promote flowering cycles.
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Humidity: Demands very high humidity levels of 70-85% with excellent air movement to replicate its natural rainforest environment and prevent fungal issues.
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Watering: Keep consistently moist during growing season but allow slight drying between waterings. Maintain excellent drainage to prevent root issues.
Additional Notes
Features the characteristic bucket-shaped lip and complex floral structure that gives this species its common name of 'bucket orchid', showcasing the remarkable evolutionary adaptation and intricate pollination mechanism that makes Coryanthes elegantium a prized specimen.
