Gongora grossa

Gongora grossa is a distinctive epiphytic orchid prized for its pleated foliage and dramatic, cascading flower spikes. Its sculptural growth and pendant display bring movement and tropical character to a humid greenhouse or carefully maintained orchid collection.

Care Guide

• Light: Provide medium, filtered light and protect the foliage from intense midday sun.
• Water: Water generously during active growth, keeping the medium evenly moist but never stagnant. Reduce frequency slightly when growth slows, without imposing a hard dry rest.
• Humidity: Maintain high humidity with steady air circulation around the foliage and roots.
• Temperature: Grow in intermediate to warm conditions and protect the plant from cold drafts and temperature extremes.
• Growing medium: Use an open basket with a coarse, airy mix that retains some moisture while draining rapidly, leaving room for flower spikes to hang freely.

With filtered light, steady moisture, humid moving air, and room for its pendant spikes, Gongora grossa can mature into an impressive specimen with a beautifully animated presence.