Gomesa alpina

Also known as: The Alpine Gomesa in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Brazil

General Information

The Alpine Gomesa is a warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Brazil.

Altitude
800 - 800 m
0
2500
Flower Size
0.2 - 0.7 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
73 - 83 %
0
100
Temperature
16 - 22 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Water
40 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist
Light
22000 - 22000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 38mm to 239mm per day, heaviest in June and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 73% to 83%, highest in August and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 12C to 26C, highest in August (18C to 26C) and lowest in January (12C to 19C).

Watering

These orchids prefer a wet-dry cycle between waterings, they should be watered frequently but only when the moisture is approaching dryness, where the pot feels light and/or the media looks dry. Keep an eye on mounted orchids in warm weather as they may dehydrate quickly.

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