I am not entirely sure of the identification of this species. It was purchased a Trichoceros species from Peru and seems to fit best the description of Trichoceros hajekiorum. It has a rambling habit with the small pseudobulbs spaced at 3-4 cm intervals, each carrying a tiny leaf at the top of the pseudobulb and with larger sheathing leaves around the pseudobulb. The 8 cm flower spikes come from the base of the pseudobulb and carry two flowers.
This is a really unusual orchid! The variety is staggering.
ReplyDeleteThe variety is indeed staggering. Thanks for looking and commenting, rena.
DeleteNice and compact one, Ron! I never heard of that species, wouldn't you mind sending me pollen of it? I have a blooming Telipogon ready to accept it :-)
ReplyDeleteIt is already out of bloom, Laurent. I caught the first flower right at the end of its life and the second opened and finished while we were away. Sorry. I'll save the pollen the next time it blooms.
Deleteokay, thank you Ron! maybe, before you collect/send pollen, drop me a note so I can tell you whether or not my Telipogon is still alive ;-) you never know with these...
ReplyDeleteWill do, Laurent. It doesn't seem to be a plant that blooms easily for me.
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