Trichoceros sp. 'O' after clean up.

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

I got Trichoceros sp. 'O' from Andy's Orchids back in 2005, I think...

Needless to say, these have been with me FOREVER.

Anyone looking for Telipogon-like flowers without the problems of growing a Telipogon, the genus Trichoceros are it!

They don't bloom often, but they are tough as nails. I can't tell you how many times I've neglected them, and broke off pseudobulbs while cleaning them up, however, they've managed to bounce back from all the abuse.

I love these guys.

Photos posted are upside-down. These guys naturally grow upright.

In case it is not clear, the pseudobulb is spherical. There are 2 succulent leaves at the base of the pseudobulb and there is 1 succulent leaf on top of the pseudobulb. Pseudobulbs are separated by a long rhizome. There are very few roots produced per pseudobulb and they are thick and fleshy. Roots can photosynthesize.

I think they're attractive even when they're out of bloom.