Gomesa imperatoris-maximiliani

Also known as: Oncidium crispum h.f. flavum Oncidium crispum h.v. giganteum Brasilidium crispum Oncidium crispum var. ochraceum Oncidium crispum h.v. crispus Oncidium crispum h.v. lionettianum Oncidium crispum var. olivaceum Anettea crispa Oncidium crispum Oncidium crispum var. grandiflorum Oncidium crispum var. aureum Oncidium crispum var. rodriguesii Oncidium crispum var. limbatum Oncidium crispum var. sublaeve Oncidium crispum var. flabellulatum Oncidium crispum var. lionetianum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

Gomesa imperatoris-maximiliani 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. 

Climate

Grows at high elevations.

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,