Gomesa gardneri

Also known as: Oncidium gardnerii Gomesa curta Oncidium gardneri h.f. flavum Gomesa brunnipetala Gomesa wheatleyana Brasilidium curtum Oncidium pollettianum Oncidium flabelliferum Oncidium elegantissimum Oncidium brunnipetalum Anettea curta Coppensia brunnipetala Ampliglossum brunnipetalum Oncidium curtum Oncidium wheatleyanum Oncidium praestans Oncidium gardneri var. praestans Oncidium larkinianum Oncidium gardneri var. pollettianum Oncidium gardnerianum Oncidium gardneri ssp. caloglossum Oncidium pectorale var. caloglossum Oncidium pectorale var. larkinianum Oncidium gardneri var. elegantissimum Oncidium caloglossum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

Gomesa gardneri is a cool to warm growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.

Care Notes

These orchids have a fine root system that can quickly die back if left dry for too long, but also does not like to be kept wet, so water regularly but ensure that the mix is dry before watering. 

Potting

These plants are quite forgiving and will do well repotted ever 2-3 years. The mix should be coarse, well draining, and allow space for air to move and for roots to grow. 

Alternatively, these plants will also do well mounted to tree fern or cork slabs, or mounted to trees.

Best time for repotting or mounting the orchids is the end of winter when new growths start to appear. Avoid repotting during hot weather,