Gongora pardina Rhyncholaelia A highly collectible species prized

A highly collectible species prized for its intricate mottling and dramatically fringed floral margins

Temperature: To mimic its tropical rainforest origin

mottled foliage

hooded flowers that are usually yellow with a brown or purple lip

as the plant lacks pseudobulbs for water storage

Gongora pardina Rhyncholaelia A highly collectible species prizedA 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