Trichopillia tortilis

It's a intermediate to warm growing orchid native to Mexico and Costa Rica. Very fragrant species with star shape petals and sepals that are green at the margins marked with chocolate. White Cattleya-like tubular lip with an orange spotted center. Can bloom fall and spring. These are very nice flowering size plants. Light: Trichopilia tortilis needs a light level of 12000-20000 lux. The surroundings should be rather shady with filtered, diffused light. The plant should not be exposed to extremely sharp light, because its quite thick leaves are easily burned. Strong air movement should be ensured all the time.Temperature: It is a plant with moderate thermal requirements. The average summer temperature is 24 ° C, the night 15 ° C, and the amplitude of daily fluctuations is 9 ° C. The average temperature of the winter day is 24-27 ° C, and at nights, which are slightly cooler than in the summer, the average is 12-14 ° C, which causes an increase in the daily amplitude to 10-14 ° C. Humidi