Gongora Jean-François Aguillon x atropurpurea

Gongora Jean-François Aguillon × Gongora atropurpurea
(Epiphytic orchid, lot of 14 in vitro plants – See more)
1. Identification and Origin
 
 
Scientific name: Hybrid between Gongora Jean-François Aguillon and Gongora atropurpurea.
 
 
Origin: Parent species are native to the rainforests of Central and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Costa Rica).
 
 
Natural habitat: Epiphytic, growing on tree branches and trunks in shaded, humid, and well-ventilated areas, between 500 and 1,500 m in altitude.

3. Cultivation Conditions (Lot of 14 in vitro plants)
Temperature
 
 
Day: 18–24°C.
 
 
Night: 13–15°C.
 
 
To avoid: <12°C or >28°C.

Humidity
 
 
Ideal rate: 75–85%.

Light
 
 
Intensity: Filtered light (east/west window or greenhouse shading).
 
 
To avoid: Direct sunlight.

Watering
 
 
In vitro: Keep the medium constantly moist, avoid standing water.
 
 
Post-deflasking / Post-transplanting: Frequent watering to maintain moisture, without excess.

Fertilizer
 
 
In vitro: Highly diluted nutrient solution (1/4 dose) every 2 weeks.
 
 
Post-deflasking / Post-transplanting: Orchid fertilizer (1/2 dose) during active growth.

Ventilation
 
 
In vitro: Good air circulation to prevent mold.
 
 
Acclimation: Progressive ventilation after transplanting.

Repotting
 
 
Substrate: Highly airy mix (fine bark, sphagnum moss, perlite, charcoal) to mimic natural conditions.