Description

Prosthechea Cochleata Seeds produce one of the most fascinating orchids in the world, featuring uniquely shaped blooms with slender pale yellow-green petals surrounding a dramatic dark purple hood-like center. Often called the "Octopus Orchid" or "Cockleshell Orchid," this extraordinary species creates an exotic, otherworldly display unlike any traditional orchid.

Native to tropical regions of the Americas, Prosthechea cochleata is admired for its unusual flower structure and exceptionally long blooming period. The elegant flowers appear sequentially on tall stems, providing months of continuous interest and making this orchid a prized addition to specialty collections and tropical plant displays.

Product Features
Unique pale yellow-green and dark purple blooms
Distinctive octopus-like flower shape
Long-lasting sequential flowering
Rare collector's orchid species
Non-GMO premium seeds
Planting Information

1. Growing Information

Plant TypePerennial Orchid
Bloom ColorPale Yellow-Green & Dark Purple
SunlightBright Indirect Light
SoilOrchid bark or well-drained orchid mix
Planting DepthSurface sow
Germination TimeVariable under sterile conditions
Bloom SeasonMultiple Seasons
Height30–60 cm
DifficultyAdvanced

2. How to Grow

1

Sow seeds on the surface of a sterile orchid-growing medium without covering.

2

Maintain temperatures between 22–28°C (72–82°F) with moderate to high humidity.

3

Provide bright indirect light and protect plants from direct afternoon sun.

4

Keep the growing medium lightly moist while ensuring excellent drainage and airflow.

5

Transplant young orchids into suitable orchid containers as they mature and establish.

3. Garden Uses

Orchid collections Conservatories Tropical plant displays Indoor specimen plants Rare orchid collections

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