Unusual and uncommon Trichocentrum species found high in the canopy of the tropical rainforests of Bolivia and Peru. Trichocentrum stacyi is among the “rat-tailed” oncidiums—a group with fleshy, cylindrical leaves evolved to tolerate drought.
Plants produce an inflorescence of gorgeous orange and yellow flowers, whose spotty pattern is mirrored in the foliage. Note the pin prick spotting visible in the close-up of the leaves, like tiny freckles.
This slow-growing species is relatively rare in the orchid world. When in bloom, this orchid erupts in a spray of large flowers speckled in mahogany and yellow that last several weeks. Our plants are mounted in New Zealand sphagnum moss. They should be slab-mounted to grow with the leaves hanging down, preferably during the spring months of April or May. Eventually, leaves can grow to 18 to 40 inches or longer. The roots have lots of hairs, indicating that this species likes to be on the moist side. Water this plant just as the moss dries out or approaches dryness.
Pot size: Mounted
Plant size: Large blooming size 24"-40"
Color(s): Yellow, bronze
Bloom: 1.5" – 2" flowers
Bloom Season: Spring
Temperature: Intermedia– Warm (50º–90ºF)
Light Level: very bright light
Humidity: High 60% – 80%
Water: Keep moist & water when media reaching to dryness in Winter
Fertilizer: every time you water from Spring to Fall
Air circulation: Medium
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