Trichopilia crispa

Plant Characteristics
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Cultivation

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Scientific Names

Read about Trichopilia crispa in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
Trichopilia crispa, Lindl. This plant was described by Lindley in Linden's catalogue. It is closely related to T. marginata, which is sometimes classed as a variety of T. crispa. The following description is taken from Watson's Orchids: Pseudobulbs ovate, flattened, 2-3 in. long, dark green. 1-lvd.: lvs. leathery, 6 x 2 in., keeled, acute-pointed: fl.-spikes basal, drooping, short, 3-fld. fls. with pedicels 2 in. long; sepals and petals spreading. 2 1/2 in. long, 1/2 in. wide, wavy-edged, twisted, brownish yellow; lip folded over the column, spreading in front, 1 1/2 in. across, colored deep crimson with a white margin. May, June. Costa Rica. C.O. 2. ^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 It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article.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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