Overview

Trichocentrum nanum is a plant with a epiphytic habit in the genus Trichocentrum, part of the Orchidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Trichocentrum nanum grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include ornamental.

About

Trichocentrum nanum is a deciduous epiphytic orchid cultivar belonging to the genus Trichocentrum. It thrives in fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acid to neutral pH and prefers dry conditions. This cultivar is suited to sheltered, south- or west-facing aspects where it can receive full sun or partial shade. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is primarily grown as an ornamental plant and is of interest during the spring and summer seasons. Propagation is achieved through division or seed.

About the genus

Trichocentrum, often abbreviated Trctm in horticulture, is a genus in the orchid family, Orchidaceae. Dancinglady orchid is a common name for plants in this genus. It was described by Stephan Ladislaus Endlicher and Eduard Friedrich Poeppig in 1836.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Trichocentrum

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Soil moisture

Dry

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Trichocentrum nanum size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Epiphytic

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Ornamental

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Trichocentrum nanum

Propagation

Division, Seed

Pest resistance

Moderate

Disease resistance

Moderate

Frequently asked questions