Trichoglottis triflora

Trichoglottis triflora is a miniature epiphytic orchid native to the montane forests of southwestern Thailand and Vietnam. It thrives at elevations between 1,100 and 1,200 meters above sea level, growing on tree trunks in cool, humid conditions.

Features:

• Size: Compact, monopodial growth habit

• Leaves: 6 to 7 distichous, equitant, recurved, often conduplicate, obtuse, and unequally bilobed apically; 2–3.5 cm long and 0.5–0.6 cm wide

• Flowers: 2 to 5 per inflorescence; each flower approximately 0.5 cm in diameter; sepals and petals are white or light yellow with olive-brown blotches; labellum is white with purple spots

Care Tips:

• Light: Bright, indirect light; protect from direct sunlight

• Temperature: Warm to intermediate; 23–28°C (73–82°F) during the day, 18–22°C (64–72°F) at night

• Humidity: 75–80% in summer; 60% in winter; ensure good air circulation

• Watering: Allow substrate to dry slightly between waterings; avoid letting it dry out completely

• Substrate: Mount on cork or wood; alternatively, use medium-grade bark or sphagnum moss in a pot

• Fertilization: Apply balanced orchid fertilizer during the growing season; reduce feeding during dormancy

• Repotting: Repot when the plant doubles in size or annually to refresh the growing medium