Trichoglottis atropurpurea (Trichoglottis philippinensis)
Trichoglottis atropurpurea - botanical species with compact growth, which can have roots along the entire length of the plant. The flowers are large, fragrant, and appear on short stems.
Fragrant flowers!
Flower size: approx. 6 cm
Flowering period: At any time of the year (free flowering). It tends to bloom more frequently in spring and summer.
Synonyms:
Stauropsis philippinensis var. brachiata (Ames) Ames & Quisumb. (1933)
Trichoglottis bicruris Kraenzl. (1916)
Trichoglottis brachiata Ames (1922)
Trichoglottis philippinensis var. brachiata (Ames) LOWilliams (1938)
This hybrid cares like a Vanda orchid. See the care guide on the Blog.
The specimens in stock had defective leaves.