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Two Trichoceros species

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by carl a, May 25, 2010.

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  1. May 25, 2010 #1
    carl a

    carl a Metis

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    We found these two species alongside the road in Ecuador. Sometimes the first one was growing in amongst cactus plants.

    I don't know what their specific names are. Each flower is about 1".

    Carl

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  2. May 26, 2010 #2
    Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    The one time I saw them in situ they were in a sandy open soil growing as terrestrials. However, in the greenhouse they do best for me without any media. Were these attached to something or in the ground?
     
  3. May 26, 2010 #3
    Kitty

    Kitty AKA\Debby

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    lovely :)
     
  4. May 26, 2010 #4
    carl a

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    Marni,

    They were in the ground and it was a loose sandy soil just as you describe.

    Carl
     
  5. May 26, 2010 #5
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    Nice! possible Trichoceros onaensis and Trichoceros hirtzii