Trichocentrum tigrinum

[Tricho]

Trichocentrum tigrinum Linden & Rchb.f., Gard. Chron. 1869: 892 (1869).

Comes from tropical dry forests, in Ecuador and Peru and elsewhere.

Loves hot and humid places, 18-28 ºC, around the year. Somewhat drier in winter and early spring. Likes to be frequently watered when growing, but drainage must be excellent (better to mount). The light doesn't need to be as strong as one may think by the leaves.

Minute pseudobulbous, fragrant blossoms and a short spur on the base of the column (see third photo)

The spur is characteristic of this genus.

Sorry if it is a big post ( 4 photos), but I do love this one!

[Lagoon]

Oooweee that lip is wild, Sharp flower - Very nice
Well grown, congrats!

[Ross]

Lovely little guy. Thanks for sharing

[Dorothy]

Cute lil mini
Love the shape and colors

[cb977]

That is just way too cool!

[Toddybear]

Stunning photo of a species you don't often see. The plant looks very healthy!

[pheli]

Very nice photo and good growing.

[Tindomul]

Very nice! How large is it?

[Tricho]

Originally Posted by Tindomul1of9

Very nice! How large is it?

the flower is near 5 by 5 cm (a bit more than that, actually), so 2 by 2 inchies

this follows the strategy big and few, I have a older photo of another species that follows the usual very small but really more

[Tindomul]

How large is the plant though? Very nice.