Name: Triasphyllum Copper Queen (Syn. Cirrhopetalum Copper Queen)
Etymology:
The name Triasphyllum refers to a historical hybrid between Bulbophyllum and Trias. “Copper Queen” is the registered cultivar or grex name.
First description:
Triasphyllum is a historical hybrid name for crosses between Bulbophyllum and Trias. The name is now listed under Bulbophyllum.
Origin / Distribution:
Triasphyllum Copper Queen is a cultivated orchid hybrid and has no natural distribution range.
Location / Habitat:
As a hybrid of epiphytic orchids, it is suited to airy growing conditions with high humidity, good air circulation, and sufficient bright, indirect light.
Description & Notes:
Triasphyllum Copper Queen is a compact orchid hybrid in the Bulbophyllum group. The plants produce small pseudobulbs and relatively narrow leaves. The inflorescences usually emerge from the side of the plant and bear characteristically shaped flowers.
In cultivation, the plant should be kept evenly moist but never constantly wet. A very airy potting medium, such as fine bark, supports healthy root development.