Trichocentrum neudeckeri

Also known as: Neudecker's Trichocentrum or Trichocentrum teaguei in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

Neudecker's Trichocentrum is a sympodial cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. It is named after the German Orchid Enthusiast 20th cen.

Altitude

439 - 1500 m

2500

Size

2.9 - 16 cm

Miniature

Small

Medium

Large

Extra Large

Giant

Flower Size

0.6 - 4.2 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Humidity

63 - 78 %

100

Temperature

9 - 22 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Water

40 - 79 %

Keep Dry

Low

Medium

High

Keep Moist

Light

22000 - 22000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Sympodial. Each new growth has a single leathery thick leaf that grows to 2.5-14cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.4-2cm

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Fragrant:

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Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 20mm to 150mm per day, heaviest in July and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 63% to 78%, highest in August and lowest in March. Temperature ranges from 8C to 25C, highest in June (15C to 25C) and lowest in January (8C to 17C).

Watering

These orchids prefer a wet-dry cycle between waterings, they should be watered frequently but only when the moisture is approaching dryness, where the pot feels light and/or the media looks dry. Keep an eye on mounted orchids in warm weather as they may dehydrate quickly.