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Gomesa colorata OP in vitro

Gomesa colorata OP in vitro

Each OrchiPack contains 4 plants. 

12,50€ - 12,50€
12,50€
12,50€ - 12,50€
12,50€

incl. German VAT plus shipping costs
For cross-border deliveries, the rules of the respective EU country apply.

Delivery time:

DE: 2-3 business days (weather permitting)
EU: 3-5 business days (weather permitting)

This image is for illustrative purposes only. The actual plant may differ in shape and color from the image. Plants are shipped without flowers.

Description

Gomesa colorata OP in vitro

Name: Gomesa colorata (N.E.Br.) M.W.Chase & N.H.Williams
Synonyms: Oncidium coloratum N.E.Br.
Etymology: Gomesa (in honor of the Portuguese botanist and physician Bernardino Antonio Gomes); colorata = colored/variegated (Latin coloratus, referring to the strikingly contrasting colors of the flower parts).
First description: In 1888 by Nicholas Edward Brown (as Oncidium coloratum); transferred to the genus Gomesa in 2009 by Mark W. Chase and Norris H. Williams.
Origin / distribution: Southeastern Brazil (endemic to the Atlantic rainforest, Mata Atlântica).
Location / habitat: Epiphytic in moist, shady mountain forests at elevations of approximately 500 to 1,200 meters. After deflasking, it requires intermediate to warm-intermediate conditions, partial shade to bright light without direct, intense sun, humidity of approximately 60–80%, and continuous, gentle air circulation.
Description & notes: Gomesa colorata is a charming, rather small-growing orchid species in the Oncidium alliance. The plant forms compact pseudobulbs with slender leaves and produces arching stems bearing numerous individual flowers. The flowers are striking for their harmonious play of colors, with yellowish-green to cinnamon-brown sepals and petals and a contrasting lip, often marked reddish brown to yellow. The species is considered vigorous and floriferous. After deflasking, the seedlings establish well in small pots with fine to medium-grade pine bark or mounted on cork with a moist moss pad.

In vitro culture: You will receive a flask containing 4 young plants. The plants are generally already large enough to be deflasked. After opening, carefully remove all the nutrient medium from the roots using lukewarm water and pot the young plants in fine, airy bark with a small moisture-retaining component. During the first few weeks, we recommend high humidity, intermediate to warm conditions, and bright but sheltered light with good air movement. Keep evenly slightly moist and avoid waterlogging.