Domingoa kienastii

Also known as: Kienast's Domingoa in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Guerrero - Mexico Oaxaca - Mexico Puebla - Mexico Tlaxcala - Mexico

General Information

Kienast's Domingoa is a cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Mexico. It is named after the Swiss Council in Mexico and Orchid Enthusiast in the 19th century.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single terete shaped leaf

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

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Climate

These orchids thrive in humid, cool, shady conditions with good airflow, they will be found under dense forest canopies where they will receive moderate sun exposure throughout the year.

When cultivated they will thrive in a cool, sheltered environment such as a shaded greenhouse, or if grown in cooler climates they can be grown in the garden in areas where they are protected from frost and receive shade throughout the year, though they may be able to tolerate some morning sun during winter.

Grows at high elevations.