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Orchidaceae
Crowned Hairstreak Orchid
Trichosalpinx coronata
Miniature perfection.
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Genus
- Trichosalpinx
- Native to
- Central America, South America
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer
- Type
- Epiphytic orchid
- Height
- 5-15 cm
- Sunlight
- Partial shade to shade
- Soil
- Epiphytic mix, bark, sphagnum
- Water
- High humidity, moderate watering
- Hardiness
- 10-12
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- This miniature orchid is so small that its flowers often need a magnifying lens to fully appreciate.
- The genus name Trichosalpinx means 'hairy tube,' referring to the fine hairs on the leaf sheaths.
- It grows as an epiphyte on tree branches in cloud forests at elevations of 1000-2500 meters.
- Despite its tiny size, the flower structure is remarkably complex with intricate petal patterns.
- Crowned hairstreak orchids require consistently high humidity above 70% to thrive in cultivation.
Color meanings
0
Intricacy
1
Hidden beauty
2
Patience