Gongora pardina Rhyncholaelia star-shaped blossoms that beautifully accent

star-shaped blossoms that beautifully accent the clean

The leaves are distinctly broad and ovate with smooth

a renowned German botanist

as the plant lacks pseudobulbs for water storage

shallow terracotta pots

Gongora pardina Rhyncholaelia star-shaped blossoms that beautifully accentA species native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, producing pendulous racemes of fragrant, waxy flowers with spotted, spreading sepals and a sculptural, clawed lip. The ribbed, ovoid pseudobulbs bear broad, pleated leaves with prominent venation. Light: Bright indirect light with 5060% shade cloth; avoid direct midday sun, which can scorch the pleated leaves. Temperature: 5977F (1525C); intermediate warm grower with good tolerance for warm days