Gomesa fischeri

Also known as: Fischer's Gomesa or Rodriguezia macrostachya in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Parana - Brazil Tocantins - Brazil

General Information

Fischer's Gomesa is a sympodial cool to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Brazil. It is named after the German Botanist early to mid in the 19th century.

Altitude

800 - 800 m

2500

Size

37 - 37 cm

Miniature

Small

Medium

Large

Extra Large

Giant

Flower Size

0.3 - 1.8 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Humidity

73 - 83 %

100

Temperature

9 - 30 °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

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 37cm. Each new growth has numerous leathery erect, rigid leaves that grow to 3-30cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.8-7.5cm

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.