Gomesa foliosa

Also known as: Rodriguezia suaveolens Gomesa foliosa var. brevifolia Odontoglossum foliosum Maturna suaveolens in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Brazil

General Information

Gomesa foliosa is a sympodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Brazil.

Altitude
800 - 800 m
0
2500
Size
24 - 48 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.25 - 1.2 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
73 - 83 %
0
100
Water
40 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 24-48cm. Each new growth has numerous leathery erect, arching, lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves that grow to 1.5-40cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 1-8cm

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Fragrant:
  • IsFragrant

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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