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Trichocentrum albococcineum

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by Marni, Jun 6, 2015.

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  1. Jun 6, 2015 #1
    Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    This is from Peru. I've grown this species (not this clone) for quite a few years in intermediate conditions and haven't bloomed any until now that I have it in the warm greenhouse. It is not only beautiful, it is fragrant.

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  2. Jun 7, 2015 #2
    juanriog

    juanriog Barcelona, Spain. Inter GH.

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    It is big?look very interesting
     
  3. Jun 7, 2015 #3
    Marni

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    The lip is about 1" wide and the leaves are about 3-4" long.
     
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  4. Jun 8, 2015 #4
    juanriog

    juanriog Barcelona, Spain. Inter GH.

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    Thanks Marni. Trichos are difficult for me, my GH it's to cold for them.
     
  5. Jun 8, 2015 #5
    Marni

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    Juan, Trichocentrum longicalcaratum (frequently sold as brandtiae) is a cool grower. Also Trichocentrum pulchrum from Colombia. All of the pulchrum I got from Peru have not done well cool. Also, they need to dry between waterings so I don't let any moss build up on them.
     
  6. Jun 10, 2015 #6
    jayviado121

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    this look nice. i hope it blooms