Triphora trianthophoros

Also known as: The Three Flowered Triphora or Triphora trianthophoros var. texensis Triphora mexicana Triphora pendula Triphora trianthophoros var. mexicana Triphora trianthophoros f. caerulea Pogonia mexicana Triphora trianthophoros ssp. trianthophora h.f. rosii Triphora trianthophoros ssp. trianthophora h.f. coerulea Triphora trianthophoros ssp. trianthophoros Triphora trianthophoros f. rossii Triphora trianthophoros ssp. trianthophora Triphora trianthophoros ssp. mexicana Triphora trianthophoros var. schaffneri Pogonia trianthophora Triphora trianthophoros f. albidoflava Triphora trianthophoros h.v. trianthophora Arethusa pendula The Three Birds Orchis The Nodding Pogonia in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Georgia

General Information

The Three Flowered Triphora is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Georgia.

Plant Description

Grows to 3-30cm. Each new growth has numerous leaves that grow to 0.2-1.5cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 30cm

Flowers

Numerous short lasting blossoms appear

Substrate(s)

• Coarse
• Medium
• Bark
• Spaghnum Moss
• Perlite

Climate

Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 69mm to 119mm per day, heaviest in July and lightest in October. Humidity ranges from 57% to 76%, highest in August and lowest in May. Temperature ranges from -4C to 29C, highest in July (17C to 29C) and lowest in January (-4C to 7C).

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.

Fertiliser

These orchids do not need to be regularly fertilised and roots may be sensitive to salt build-up, dying back and therefore impairing the plants growth or even killing it.

If fertilising, use half to quarter of the recommended amount of fertiliser. If they receive fertiliser as part of a collection, be sure to flush out the pots regularly with fresh water and monitor the roots by checking how much resistance is given by the plant when nudged in its pot or mount. If the plant becomes wobbly or loose, repot in fresh mix or rinse the media/mount thoroughly and do not fertilise for at least 3 months.

Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength during Summer. Reduce fertiliser during Summer.

Potting

Use water retentive media such as moss to prevent roots from drying out quickly This plant does well mounted. Repotting is best done annually.