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 4 first bloom seedlings from this cross. They show a wide range in shape and coloration. 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. The flowers are long lasting.

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'