Oberonia gammiei

Also known as: Gammie's Oberonia or Oberonia trullilabris Oberonia saururus Oberonia regnieri in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Bangladesh India Thailand

General Information

Gammie's Oberonia is a warm to hot growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Bangladesh, India and Thailand. It is named after the English Plant Collector in China in the 19th century.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect arching, oblong shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer

Blooming Season

• 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

hot-forest-orchids 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,