Trichopilia concepcionis

Also known as: The Concepcion Trichopilia in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Antioquia - Colombia Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

The Concepcion Trichopilia is a sympodial cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia. It is named after a Colombian Town.

Altitude
1498 - 1700 m
0
2500
Flower Size
0.5 - 2.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
69 - 77 %
0
100
Temperature
9 - 22 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Water
60 - 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 oblong shaped leaf that grows to 3.5-16cm long

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Fragrant:
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Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 64mm to 196mm per day, heaviest in May and lightest in December. Humidity ranges from 69% to 77%, highest in October and lowest in January. Temperature ranges from 13C to 28C, highest in March (15C to 28C) and lowest in June (13C to 26C).

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.

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