Pleurothallis violacea
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Pleurothallis violacea
Flower size: approx. 0.5-1 cm
Pot diameter: 9.5 cm
There may be more species than the 12 currently known, waiting to be discovered or requiring taxonomic and systematic clarifications. Gomesa radicans, initially included in the genus Ornithophora as its sole species, was later included in the genus Gomesa following expert revisions.
The species inhabits humid montane tropical forests at altitudes of 450 – 1300 m in coastal regions of Brazil and Argentina. Some species of the genus Gomesa can reach inland areas but will always prefer forests with high humidity along rivers, where they can occupy epiphytic or lithophytic habitats rich in organic material stored between well-developed pseudobulbs, compared to the size of the specimens.
The species Gomesa radicans is native to Brazil, first collected near Porto Alegre in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, but also known from coastal areas in the states of Santa Catarina, Paraná, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Espírito Santo. A miniature, warmth-loving species, it can reach up to 23 cm in height, notable for its narrow, thin, oblong-ligulate, laterally compressed pseudobulbs that can reach about 5 cm in length, with a few basal sheaths bearing leaves. At the top of the bulbs are two more leaves, wedge-shaped, linear-ligulate, sharp, membranous, up to 18 cm long, resembling blades of grass.
Gomesa radicans blooms in summer and autumn, producing long, thin, curved flower stalks up to 18 cm long, bearing sparse, small, fragrant flowers measuring 0.6 – 1 cm from the tip of the dorsal petal to the lower edge of the labellum. The flower is white to pale greenish-white, with a yellow labellum sometimes highlighted with orange, while the dorsal area shows dark purple hues.
A species that prefers moderate light, it thrives under light intensities of 15,000 – 23,000 lux, but not direct sunlight, rather filtered light, accompanied by good ventilation.
The average temperature during summer days should be 29 – 31 °C, and 18 – 20 °C at night, with a difference of 11 – 12 °C; in winter, daytime temperature should be 19 – 20 °C, with 9 – 10 °C at night, ensuring a 10 °C difference.
The species prefers high humidity typical of its native environment, requiring levels between 75 – 80%, but needing reductions to 65 – 70% during summer.
Due to its growth habit, Gomesa radicans is exceptionally suitable for mounting on bark plaques; in this case, higher humidity levels must be ensured, and daily leaf misting administered during summer days. The plants can also grow well in shallow pots or wooden baskets with good drainage, filled with very loose substrate that allows quick water drainage. It is very important that the substrate around the roots is not waterlogged but also does not dry out completely, requiring frequent substrate changes to avoid complete decomposition.
Dividing the plants is easy, with the best results when new growths begin to appear. Watering should be moderate to intensive throughout the year, with increased amounts during the growth period.
Fertilization should use fertilizers at 25 – 50% of the recommended dose, either applying a balanced fertilizer or using a nitrogen-rich fertilizer from spring to mid-summer, followed by a phosphorus-rich fertilizer until the end of autumn.
During winter, a rest period can be given by slightly reducing watering, especially in regions where the winter day length significantly decreases, but without allowing the plants or substrate to dry out completely or the pseudobulbs to shrivel excessively. During this time, fertilization should be reduced or stopped until early spring.
Fragrant flowers: DAGen/Type: Specialties
Pleurothallis violacea
658,00 Kč
Offer price
658,00 Kč
Regular price
Flower size: approx. 0.5-1 cm
Pot diameter: 9.5 cm
There may be more species than the 12 currently known, waiting to be discovered or requiring taxonomic and systematic clarifications. Gomesa radicans, initially included in the genus Ornithophora as its sole species, was later included in the genus Gomesa following expert revisions.
The species inhabits humid montane tropical forests at altitudes of 450 – 1300 m in coastal regions of Brazil and Argentina. Some species of the genus Gomesa can reach inland areas but will always prefer forests with high humidity along rivers, where they can occupy epiphytic or lithophytic habitats rich in organic material stored between well-developed pseudobulbs, compared to the size of the specimens.
The species Gomesa radicans is native to Brazil, first collected near Porto Alegre in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, but also known from coastal areas in the states of Santa Catarina, Paraná, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Espírito Santo. A miniature, warmth-loving species, it can reach up to 23 cm in height, notable for its narrow, thin, oblong-ligulate, laterally compressed pseudobulbs that can reach about 5 cm in length, with a few basal sheaths bearing leaves. At the top of the bulbs are two more leaves, wedge-shaped, linear-ligulate, sharp, membranous, up to 18 cm long, resembling blades of grass.
Gomesa radicans blooms in summer and autumn, producing long, thin, curved flower stalks up to 18 cm long, bearing sparse, small, fragrant flowers measuring 0.6 – 1 cm from the tip of the dorsal petal to the lower edge of the labellum. The flower is white to pale greenish-white, with a yellow labellum sometimes highlighted with orange, while the dorsal area shows dark purple hues.
A species that prefers moderate light, it thrives under light intensities of 15,000 – 23,000 lux, but not direct sunlight, rather filtered light, accompanied by good ventilation.
The average temperature during summer days should be 29 – 31 °C, and 18 – 20 °C at night, with a difference of 11 – 12 °C; in winter, daytime temperature should be 19 – 20 °C, with 9 – 10 °C at night, ensuring a 10 °C difference.
The species prefers high humidity typical of its native environment, requiring levels between 75 – 80%, but needing reductions to 65 – 70% during summer.
Due to its growth habit, Gomesa radicans is exceptionally suitable for mounting on bark plaques; in this case, higher humidity levels must be ensured, and daily leaf misting administered during summer days. The plants can also grow well in shallow pots or wooden baskets with good drainage, filled with very loose substrate that allows quick water drainage. It is very important that the substrate around the roots is not waterlogged but also does not dry out completely, requiring frequent substrate changes to avoid complete decomposition.
Dividing the plants is easy, with the best results when new growths begin to appear. Watering should be moderate to intensive throughout the year, with increased amounts during the growth period.
Fertilization should use fertilizers at 25 – 50% of the recommended dose, either applying a balanced fertilizer or using a nitrogen-rich fertilizer from spring to mid-summer, followed by a phosphorus-rich fertilizer until the end of autumn.
During winter, a rest period can be given by slightly reducing watering, especially in regions where the winter day length significantly decreases, but without allowing the plants or substrate to dry out completely or the pseudobulbs to shrivel excessively. During this time, fertilization should be reduced or stopped until early spring.
Fragrant flowers: DAGen/Type: Specialties