Trichopilia

Updated: September 16, 2006

Trichoplia is a showy genus of small to moderately sized plants that produce flowers on upright or arching racemes. Trichopilias are easy to grow and bloom. They enjoy moderately bright light, warm-intermediate temperatures, good humidity and air movement. They grow well in plastic pots with moss or a seedling bark (Paph) mix. According to Dr. Robert Dressler, there are eight species of Trichopilia found in Panama.

Catalog Codes: Plant Size: S=seedling (3-5" leaf span), LS=large seedling (6+ leaf span), NBS=near-blooming size, BS=blooming size, MC=mericlone, D=division, MT=mounted

Plant Culture Codes:
Preferred Temperature: Cool (55-75 F); Intermediate (60-85 F); Warm (65-85 F)
Preferred Light Levels: Shady (Paph); Moderate (Phal); Moderately Bright (Cattleya); Bright (Vanda)

Trichopilia

Trichopilia cerrojefensis. - (Panama) Small growing species. Grow intermediate, with moderate light, evenly moist. Very limited
3" pot, BS-D

Trichopilia crispa var. gloriana (Syn. Trichopilia crispa var. gloriana) - (Panama) WOW! Stunning new species with incredible breeding potential! Grow intermediate, with moderate light, evenly moist. Very limited
2-3" pot, BS-D

Trichopilia eneidae - (Panama) New species! Small growing species, with unique thin pseudobulbs. White flower. Grow intermediate, with moderate light, evenly moist. Very limited
3" pot, BS-D

Trichopilia leucoxantha - (Panama) Small growing attractive species, with creamy yellow flowers with a large tubular lip. Grow intermediate, with moderate light, evenly moist. Relatively rare in cultivation.
3-4" pot, BS-D

Trichopilia maculata - (Panama) Small growing attractive species. Grow intermediate, with moderate light, evenly moist.
3" pot, BS-D

Trichopilia marginata - (Panama) Grown for its incredible red lip! Full flower. Grow warm, with moderate light, evenly moist.
3-4" pot, BS-D

Trichopilia olmosii - (Panama) Recently described new species with creamy white flowers with a large tubular lip, similar to Trich. leucoxantha. Grow intermediate, with moderate light, evenly moist. First release, named after our own Eric Olmos!
3-4" pot, BS-D

Trichopilia suavis - (Panama) Beautiful large ruffled cream flowers with pink and yellow highlights. Very popular. Grow intermediate, with moderate light, evenly moist.
BS-D t

Trichopilia (Leucohyle) subulata - (Panama). Creamy white 1.5" flowers on succulent dwarf plants. Relatively rare.
BS-D

Trichopilia turialbae - (Panama) Medium-sized plant, with creamy white flowers with a large tubular lip. Beautiful! Grow intermediate, with moderate light, evenly moist. Relatively rare in cultivation.
3-4" pot, BS-D

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