Trichopilia grata

Also known as: The Lovely Trichopilia or Trichopilia fragrans var. grata in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Amazonas - Peru Junin - Peru

General Information

The Lovely Trichopilia is a sympodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Peru.

Altitude
642 - 1450 m
0
2500
Size
26 - 26 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.2 - 3.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
76 - 81 %
0
100
Water
60 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 26cm. Each new growth has a single lance shaped oblong shaped leaf that grows to 3.3-18cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 2-8cm

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Winter

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

  • Winter

Fragrant:
  • IsFragrant

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 114mm to 632mm per day, heaviest in May and lightest in December. Humidity ranges from 76% to 81%, highest in July and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 13C to 27C, highest in February (15C to 27C) and lowest in January (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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