Trichocentrum popowianum

Also known as: Popow's Trichocentrum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Ecuador

General Information

Popow's Trichocentrum is a sympodial warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador. It is named after the German Orchid Enthusiast.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 6.5cm. Each new growth has a single elliptic leaf that grows to 2-6.5cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.3-1cm

Flowers

Numerous short lasting blossoms appear

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 203mm to 381mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in July. Humidity ranges from 87% to 89%, highest in January and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 16C to 27C, highest in March (17C to 27C) and lowest in January (16C to 24C).

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.

Fertiliser

Reduce fertiliser when plant is dormant.