Coelogyne javieriana (syn. Dendrochilum javieriense)

Coelogyne javieriana, formerly Dendrochilum javieriense, is endemic to Luzon in the Philippines, where it grows in mossy cloud forest at roughly 1800 to 2400 metres. Pendant sprays 16–21 cm long carry many bright yellow flowers about 1.2 cm across. It is named for Elias Javier, a Filipino orchid nurseryman.

About this plant

• Flowers: Bright yellow, about 1.2 cm across, on long pendant sprays.
• Plant: A small epiphyte forming neat clumps.
• Identification: Often found in the trade as Dendrochilum wenzelii 'Yellow' or D. arachnites 'Yellow'.
• Name: First described as Dendrochilum javieriense in 1989 (also seen as javierianum). It became Coelogyne javieriana when Dendrochilum was merged into Coelogyne in 2021.

Growing conditions

• Temperature: Cool to intermediate, 6°C to 24°C. It comes from high cloud forest, so keep it out of summer heat. It needs cool nights and is not suited to warm climates.
• Light: Bright filtered light.
• Water: Keep evenly moist.
• Humidity and air: Humidity of 60% or higher, with good air movement.

What you'll receive

A mature plant at flowering size, either a whole plant or a division from a plant that has already flowered, grown on in the Dandenong Ranges. Plants are packed on Sunday and sent on Monday. Buds and flowers cannot be guaranteed at time of shipping due to seasonal and environmental factors.