Trichosalpinx orbicularis

Also known as: The Orbicular Trichosalpinx or Pleurothallis trachytheca Trichosalpinx lancifera Pleurothallis lancifera Pleurothallis biflora Trichosalpinx oxychilos Humboltia biflora Lepanthes orbiculata in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia Nicaragua Panama

General Information

The Orbicular Trichosalpinx is a miniature warm to hot growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia, Nicaragua and Panama. The name refers to the leaf's shape.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect elliptic leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer, Winter and Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring
• Summer
• Winter

Care Notes

These orchids have a fine root system that can quickly die back if left dry for too long, but also does not like to be kept wet, so water regularly but ensure that the mix is dry before watering. 

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations.

Potting

These plants are quite forgiving and will do well repotted ever 2-3 years. The mix should be coarse, well draining, and allow space for air to move and for roots to grow. 

Alternatively, these plants will also do well mounted to tree fern or cork slabs, or mounted to trees.

Best time for repotting or mounting the orchids is the end of winter when new growths start to appear. Avoid repotting during hot weather,