{"product_id":"bollea-coelestis-blue","title":"Bollea coelestis 'Blue'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBollea coelestis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Blue' is one of the most sought-after species in the Oncidiinae alliance, renowned for its exceptionally vibrant lavender-blue flowers. The broad, flat blooms are beautifully contrasted by a white lip marked with deep violet and yellow, creating one of the most striking floral displays found within the group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNative to the cool, misty cloud forests of Colombia, this species thrives in intermediate conditions with high humidity and good air movement. Flowering from mature pseudobulbs, well-grown plants produce elegant arching spikes carrying numerous long-lasting blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright filtered light with protection from direct afternoon sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep evenly moist during active growth, allowing the media to become only slightly dry between waterings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate conditions (12–25°C), with cool nights encouraging strong growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers 60–80% humidity with excellent air movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine to medium orchid bark with added sphagnum moss or perlite for moisture retention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a balanced orchid fertiliser every two weeks during active growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecies orchid from the cloud forests of Colombia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge lavender-blue flowers with excellent colour intensity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad white lip with violet and yellow markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces arching spikes carrying multiple blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers are long-lasting and lightly fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering season: Spring to early summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact to medium-sized plant with attractive pseudobulbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly prized collector's species that is rarely available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWinter Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBollea coelestis\u003c\/em\u003e does not require a true winter dormancy. Growth naturally slows during cooler weather, so reduce watering slightly while ensuring the pseudobulbs do not shrivel. Maintain bright filtered light, good humidity and air movement throughout winter. Resume regular watering and feeding as new growth begins in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orchids - Lodge","offers":[{"title":"100mm Pot - A","offer_id":51984311157024,"sku":"O166","price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"120mm Pot - B","offer_id":51984311189792,"sku":"O167","price":175.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/6261\/4816\/files\/20260715_125815_1.jpg?v=1784085271","url":"https:\/\/collectorsonline.com.au\/products\/bollea-coelestis-blue","provider":"Collectors Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}