Triphora gentianoides

Also known as: The Gentian or Pogonia cubensis Pogonia lutea Triphora lutea Triphora gentianoides h.f. albidoviridis Triphora gentianoides f. albidaviridis Triphora cubensis in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Bahamas Cuba Departamento de Copan - Honduras Departamento del Huila - Colombia Dominican Republic Haiti Mexico Panama

General Information

The Gentian is a warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Bahamas, Cuba, Honduras, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Mexico, and Panama.

Flower Size

0.6 - 0.6 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

16 - 30 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

8000 - 8000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect terete shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Blooming Season

Spring
Summer

Fertiliser

These plants do well with slow release fertiliser at the rate of 2-3 pellets per cup (250ml) of media. Additional fertiliser during the growth period may be beneficial, but not necessary.