Gongora claviodora

Gongora claviodora is an orchid species in the genus Gongora

Distribution

Plants are found in Nicaragua south to Colombia at elevations of 0 to 1500 meters

Description

Plant blooms in the spring with six 6 cm wide flowers. Flowers are fragrant with the scent of cloves.

Culture

Plants are usually grown in wooden baskets in partial shade. Use a well drain potting media such as medium fir bark with perlite, tree fern fibers, or sphagnum moss. Keep area humid and grow in warm temperatures. Keep mix moist but not dry.

Naming

Common Name: The Clove-Scented Gongora