Cyrtochilum tucumanense

Also known as: The Tucuman Cyrtochilum or Cyrtochilum trilamellatum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Argentina

General Information

The Tucuman Cyrtochilum is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Argentina. It is named after a region now in Argentina that formerly was Bolivia.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous lance shaped leaves

Climate

These orchids thrive in cool, conditions with good airflow. When cultivated they will thrive in a cool, sheltered environment such as a shaded greenhouse, or if grown in cooler climates they can be grown in the garden in areas where they are protected from frost and receive shade throughout the year, though they may be able to tolerate some morning sun during winter.