Trichocentrum Larry Sexton 4N Commelinaceae The orchid's elongated pseudobulbs provide

The orchid's elongated pseudobulbs provide a habitat for ant colonies

Mature plants produce multiple long-lasting blooms that can persist for several weeks

caespitose epiphyte found at an elevation of 1300 to 1650 meters in Ecuador with an erect

and offering filtered light

Trichocentrum Larry Sexton 4N Commelinaceae The orchid's elongated pseudobulbs provideTrichocentrum pulchrum x Trctm. pfavii It refers to a hybrid orchid created by crossing Trichocentrum pulchrum and Trichocentrum pfavii. The "4N" designation indicates that this hybrid is tetraploid, which means it has four sets of chromosomes instead of the usual two, potentially leading to variations in flower size, color, and structure. Hybridizing orchids is a common practice among orchid enthusiasts to create unique and desirable characteristics