Gongora Memoria Mark Whitten x Jean-François Aguillon
Technical Sheet – Gongora Memoria Mark Whitten x Jean-François Aguillon (In vitro culture, lot of 15 plants minimum)
Identification and Origin Genus : Gongora (Orchidaceae, subtribe Stanhopeinae). Origin : Complex hybrid derived from crosses between Gongora species and hybrids native to Central and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru). Natural habitat : Epiphytic in humid tropical forests, in shaded and well-ventilated locations.
Appearance Stems : Long and pendulous, bearing spaced pseudobulbs. Leaves : Lanceolate, leathery, medium to light green. Flowers : In pendulous clusters, often fragrant, with varied colors (generally tones of yellow, reddish-brown, or green, depending on the parents). Blooming period : Mainly in autumn or winter, sometimes in spring depending on growing conditions.
Growing Conditions (for 15 in vitro plants) Temperature : Day : 20–28°C. Night : 16–18°C minimum (avoid temperatures below 15°C). Day/night difference : A differential of 5–8°C favors blooming. Humidity : Ideal rate : 60–80%. Maintain high ambient humidity, especially during active growth. Light : Intensity : Indirect and filtered light (east or west window, or under a shade cloth in a greenhouse). To avoid : Direct sun, especially during hot hours, to prevent burns. Substrate : Recommended : Pure sphagnum moss or a mix of fine bark (60%) and sphagnum moss (40%) for good drainage and optimal moisture retention. Repotting : Every 1 to 2 years, in spring, in hanging baskets or well-draining pots. Watering : During growth : Frequent waterings (every 2–3 days), letting the substrate dry slightly between two applications. During rest : Reduce waterings, but without letting the substrate dry out completely.
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