A couple of Trichopilia

[katrina]

First up...my first ever Trichopilia! Trpla Charles 'Orchid Court Too'
I got the division from a fellow OS member a few years ago and it was the start of my Trich obsession. It took a first place in the "other" category at our last meeting...and plant of the month. Very nice fragrance...reminds me of red roses.

Medium light - cool to warm temps -- I keep it very moist all the time. Trpla have a tendency to develop fungal issues on the leaves which can leave them less than beautiful. Also, the new growths can easily rot and even watering from underneath doesn't always stop it. They just seem to be prone to it so getting one from a seedling to a mature plant can sometimes be a bit tricky. I'm growing several species/hybrids and so far I'm finding some of the hybrids to be less fussy than some of the species - hybrid vigor, I suppose. For anyone considering them...Charles is a great beginner Trich!




Trpla Charles x ramonensis - a division I got a little more than a year ago-- first bloom for me and I'm very pleased. Another few years and it'll be a nice specimen.
Again...great fragrance.

[WhiteRabbit]

Awesome!

[Ferns Daddy]

Really nice !

[MattWoelfsen]

That is a lovely plant and flower!

[katrina]

Thanks, everyone!!

[debrasoon]

wow! Stunning. I want one now too!


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[Brooke]

I had a suavis for years - grew it in Phal light and wet. I loved it so much I imported a couple from South America. One of those got the new growth rot, then the fungal spots and then my suavis got them.

If I try them again it will be your hybrid or maybe another suavis - it was gorgeous and such an easy plant until it became a very ugly plant.

Yours are gorgeous!

Brooke

[euplusia]

I share your passion and have a weak spot for Trichopilias too. They should be more popular. Thx for sharing.

[katrina]

Thanks for the comments!

Brooke -- you really should give one another try. The smell alone makes it worthy of another go.

Debrassoon -- I'm not surprised...they are great looking flowers. Some of the species prefer cooler temps so keep an eye open for some of the more intermediate growers. Happy hunting!

Eupulisa -- I agree! I wish we did see more of them and I wish they were easier to come by.

Thanks again for all the kind comments, everyone.

[RosieC]

Really lovely flowers!