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GongoraFamily: Orchidaceae.
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There are more than 50 species, all native to tropical America, from Mexico, Central America and the West Indies, through South America to Bolivia. Grows epiphytically in wet forest from 0-1,000 meters.
They have ribbed ovoid psuedobulbs with 2 to 3 apical thin, heavily veined leaves. The inflorescence arises from the base of the psuedobulb and hangs with many non resupinate, upside down flowers on a pendant spike. This orchid has brightly colored flowers that produce a powerful fragrance attractive to bees. These plants are epiphytes and many are found in association with ant nests. |
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Watering and misting |
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| Cultivate under intermediate conditions, acidic, moist, heavy feeding, basket or pot. They do not like to dry out so water and fertilize regularly and grow under intermediate to warm conditions. |
Water freely all year, sparingly in winter. Misting is necessary once or twice a day. |
Gongora is propagated by the division of pseudobulbs in the spring. Back bulbs should be allowed to sprout and start root growth before potting up. |
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Gongora galeata |
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A New World species that produces pendant spikes with 7 - 10 flowers. Grows on the warm side of intermediate in moderate to bright light. Water year around. Flowers spring through summer. |
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