Gomesa varicosa

Also known as: Coppensia varicosa h.v. rogersii Gomesa varicosa h.v. rogersii Oncidium euxanthinum h.f. album Oncidium varicosum h.v. varicosum Coppensia varicosa h.v. insigne Oncidium geraense Oncidium euxanthinum Oncidium vexillarium Oncidium varicosum h.v. baldim Ampliglossum varicosum Oncidium varicosum Oncidium varicosum var. rogersii Oncidium lunaeanum Oncidium varicosum var. vexillarium Oncidium varicosum var. lindenii Oncidium varicosum var. charlesworthii Oncidium varicosum var. concolor Oncidium rogersii Oncidium varicosum var. southorangense in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

Gomesa varicosa 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,