Gomesa sessilis

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

Native to: Minas Gerais - Brazil

General Information

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

Altitude
683 - 900 m
0
2500
Size
3.5 - 25 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.15 - 0.7 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Water
40 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist
Light
22000 - 22000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Sympodial. Each new growth has numerous lance shaped leaves that grow to 2-20cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 1.5-5cm

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Spring

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

  • Spring

Fragrant:
  • IsFragrant

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 20mm to 282mm per day, heaviest in July and lightest in January. Temperature ranges from 11C to 26C, highest in August (17C to 26C) and lowest in January (11C to 20C).

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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