Trichoglottis cirrhifera

Also known as: The Wavy Trichoglottis in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Thailand

General Information

The Wavy Trichoglottis is a monopodial warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Thailand.

Plant Description

Monopodial. Each new growth has numerous elliptic leaves that grow to 2-10cm long. The plant forms pendant or arching growths

Substrate(s)

• Coarse
• Charcoal

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 56mm to 325mm per day, heaviest in September and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 66% to 84%, highest in October and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 18C to 31C, highest in March (21C to 31C) and lowest in January (18C to 27C).

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

Apply liquid based fertiliser per recommended directions. They can benefit from a high phosphate fertiliser leading up to flowering season, followed by a high nitrogen fertiliser when new growth appears, and a balanced fertiliser in other times. These orchids can also tolerate slow release fertiliser applied 1-2 pellets per cup (250ml) of media.

Use balanced fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round. Use a high Nitrogen fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Use a high Phosphorous fertiliser during Summer.

Potting

This plant does very well in baskets or suspended pots Repotting is best done annually.