Gongora pardina Orchids or terrarium setups

or terrarium setups

Provide consistent lighting conditions to support healthy growth and promote regular flowering cycles

The petals and sepals are typically reddish-brown

The species name "filaria" refers to the thread-like sepal tails

Gongora pardina Orchids or terrarium setupsA 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