Water
Keep the substrate consistently moist but not waterlogged during active growth. Reduce watering significantly in winter, allowing the potting mix to dry out slightly between waterings.
Avoid overhead watering to prevent fungal issues.
Trichosalpinx blaisdellii is a small orchid species native to Mexico, known for its delicate, often inconspicuous flowers and epiphytic growth habit.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, Indirect
75% intensity
Prefers bright, filtered light, similar to what orchids in the understory of a forest receive. Avoid direct sun.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep substrate consistently moist during growth, reduce in winter.
Orchid Mix
50% intensity
Intermediate to Warm
50% intensity
Prefers daytime temperatures between 20-27°C and nighttime temperatures around 15-18°C. Avoid drastic fluctuations.
Greenhouse
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced orchid fertilizer diluted during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the substrate consistently moist but not waterlogged during active growth. Reduce watering significantly in winter, allowing the potting mix to dry out slightly between waterings.
Avoid overhead watering to prevent fungal issues.
Remove spent flower spikes and any dead or damaged leaves or pseudobulbs as needed. Pruning is generally minimal for Trichosalpinx blaisdellii and primarily for aesthetic purposes or to maintain plant health.
Propagation is typically done by division. When repotting, gently separate the pseudobulbs, ensuring each division has at least three healthy pseudobulbs and some roots.
Pot them individually in an appropriate orchid mix.
Repot every two to three years or when the potting medium begins to decompose. Use a well-draining orchid mix, such as bark or sphagnum moss. Repot after flowering when new root growth is evident.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Trichosalpinx Blaisdellii (Trichosalpinx blaisdellii)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Trichosalpinx |
| Species | Trichosalpinx blaisdellii |
Similar in genus Trichosalpinx
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