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Trichopilia laxa is an epiphytic orchid from the genus Trichopilia.
Description[]
Plants bloom from fall to winter with four to seven 7 cm wide flowers. Flowers are fragrant.
Distribution[]
Plants are found growing in Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru at elevations of 1200 to 1800 meters.
Culture[]
Grow plants in cool temperatures in partial shade. Water plant when mix drys. During the winter give plants a slight dryout between waterings. Water approximately once a week. Reduce watering during the winter season. Pot with medium fir bark.
Varieties[]
| Image | Name | Description |
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Trichopilia laxa variant | Sepals and petals are green. Lip is white. (photo: Rafael Robles- https://www.flickr.com/photos/rarobles/3765277717/in/photostream/) |
Naming[]
Common name: The Loose Trichopilia
Synonyms[]
- *Pilumna laxa Lindl. 1844
- Trichopilia laxa var. flaveola Rchb.f. 1884
- Trichopilia laxa var. hartwegii Rchb.f 1867
- Trichopilia reichenheimia Klotzsch 1855