Trichopilia similis

Native to: Panama

General Information

Trichopilia similis is a sympodial warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Panama.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 0.1cm. Each new growth has a single elliptic leaf that grows to 3.5-18cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 1.5-8cm

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 23mm to 249mm per day, heaviest in November and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 71% to 86%, highest in September and lowest in March. Temperature ranges from 19C to 28C, highest in March (20C to 28C) and lowest in January (19C to 25C).

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.