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Plant Characteristics
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Cultivation

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Scientific Names

Read about Trichopilia in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
Trichopilia (Greek, hair and cap; the anther is concealed under a cap surmounted by three tufts of hair). Orchidaceae. Handsome orchids, usually grown in pots, although epiphytal. Pseudobulbs crowded on the short rhizome, flattened and often elongate, 1-lvd., surrounded with dry scales at the base: lvs. large, solitary, erect, fleshy, keeled: fls. abundantly produced on short, nodding or decumbent scapes; sepals and petals narrow, spreading, often twisted; labellum large, forming the most conspicuous part of the fl., united with the column below, lateral lobes convolute, middle lobe spreading; anther bent over; pollinia on a triangular caudicle; clinandrum fimbriately winged.—About 20 species, ranging from Mex. to S. Amer. The fls. keep fresh a long time, both on the plant and when cut. They need an intermediate or greenhouse temperature. If grown too warm, they suffer. Prop. by division. T. Gouldii - T. suavis X T. fragrans. — T. Hennisiana, Kranzl. Fls. very fragrant, pure white, with 2 zones of golden yellow on lip. Colombia. ^CH The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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