Gongora claviodora

Gongora claviodora Care

Gongora claviodora

What is the plant

Gongora claviodora is an orchid species in the genus Gongora. Plant blooms in the spring with six 6 cm wide flowers. Flowers are fragrant with the scent of cloves.

Gongora is a member of the Orchid family (Orchidaceae). It consists of 65 species known from Central America, Trinidad, and tropical South America, with most species found in Colombia. They grow in wide geographical range from wet forests at sea level to mountainous regions in the Andes, as high as 1,800 m. The name comes from Antonio Caballero y Gongora, a viceroy of New Granada (Colombia and Ecuador) and the governor of Peru during the Ruiz and Pavón botanical expedition.Gongora was one of the first orchids described by a western man.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

min 10°C

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
These orchids need lots of humidity; they should be misted every day. These plants naturally grow in some of the most humid areas of the world.
Fertilizer
Feed regularly with a balanced fertilizer like a 20-20-20 for best results and feel free to up their feeding if their blooms are insufficient.
Sunlight
These tropical orchids will do best in partial shade or dappled sunlight, like that from beneath the forest canopy. Watch out for common signs like discolored or pale leaves that can signify that the plant isn’t getting enough light.

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Soil
As epiphytes, these plants will grow perfectly will hanging in mid-air and soil won’t be necessary; however, they can also be grown in hanging baskets, in which case a well-draining orchid mix like chopped sphagnum will do nicely.
Temperature
These orchids need warm tropical temperatures above 40°F. Gongoras are not even close to frost tolerant.
Container
Plants are usually grown in wooden baskets.