Gongora gratulabunda Rchb.f.

What a unique orchid this is and it was used as the type to establish the section Gratulabunda. It is a Colombian native closely related to G. Similis Rchb.f. also from Colombia. It is not as vigorous a grower and flowerer compared to its sister species G. similis. It prefers intermediate to warm temperatures in cultivation

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