anyone familiar with trichopilias???

[charity]

Please help. I have trichopilia suavis. It's a low light, cool growing, water loving creature. Being that I like the genus I was debating growing another.Was thinking trichopilia ramonensis because it is a hybrid and one parent is suavis. If I am honest with myself it is really trichopilia tortilis that I want, but sources vary on cultural requirements. Anyone familiar with this plant and want to let me know if the culture is all that different??? Thanks for any help

[raybark]

According to the Baker's culture sheet, the two ought to be fine, side-by-side. Plus, if you consider that Trpl. x ramonensis is a natural hybrid, the two must have overlapping populations in the wild.

[charity]

well, it's a hybrid of marginata and suavis, and I have considered growing marginata. Tortilis seems to like the lower elevations. But some sources do say that tortilis requires similar culture. might try it.

[raybark]

Sorry... I really should finish that coffee before responding...

[charity]

Lol! Yes, orchid genetics are not for the semi-awake. not 100% sure on this one myself and info on trichopilias is VERY limited!

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there may be no point anyway as they are hard to find and I may not be able to get one :/