Trichocentrum Beyond Expectations #2892 (Sonoma '4079' x albococcineum '4012') (approximately 25 seedlings per flask).

The Hybrid: This is a recently named complex hybrid with Trichocentrum Sonoma (longicalcaratum x pulchrum) as the pollen parent. I have images of 3 first bloom seedlings from this cross. They show a wide range in shape and coloration. This hybrid has a strong influence from the Trctm Sonoma which grows well in cool to intermediate conditions. The flowers are long lasting. The pollen parent is Trctm albococcineum, a wonderful species that grows in warm to intermediate conditions. I expect the hybrid to be easy to grow in a variety of conditions. All of the parents in this complex cross are small, compact plants with sucullent foliage that carry a single flower per inflorescense and bloom multiple times per year.

Culture: The first to bloom of this cross were growing potted in intermediate conditions. The Trctm Sonoma grows well in intermediate to cool condtions and the Trctm albococcineum grows in warm to intermediate temperatures. I would expect the hybrid to do well in a range of condtions. Two of the species in the hybrid grow in moderate shade and the Trctm albococcineum grows in moderately bright light. All like good humidity and good quality water. I water them almost daliy with dilute fertilizer and they are dry before the next watering.

First bloom seedlings. Grower and photographer: Dean Jackson.

Capsule parent: Trichocentrum Sonoma '4079'

Pollen Parent: Trichocentrum albococcineum '4012'