Gongora portentosa

Gongora portentosa is an orchid species found in Central America.

Distribution

Plants are found in the montane forest of Colombia, Ecuador and Peru at elevations around 100 meters.

Description

Plant blooms in the spring with many 8.75 cm wide flowers. Flowers are fragrant.

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 Bizarre Gongora