Gongora maculata

Also known as: The Spotted Gongora or Gongora maculata h.f. tricolor Gongora maculata h.f. unicolor Gongora maculata h.v. jenischii Gongora maculata var. maculata Gongora maculata var. alba Gongora maculata var. lactea Gongora jenischii Gongora quadricornis Gongora boothiana Gongora shepherdii in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Guyana

General Information

The Spotted Gongora is a sympodial warm growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Guyana.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 45cm. Each new growth has numerous lance shaped leaves that grow to 3-40cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 4-6cm

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring
• Summer

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 low to 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,