I split up a very large plant of Trichopilia suavis about two years ago and put some of the divisions on one of our orchid club auction tables. A few people said their divisions had flowered but I hadn't seen any until just last week when I saw the buds coming out. I couldn't believe how large these flowers were in comparison to the ones I'd had before! Last year I put a few divisions into s/h culture and it didn't seem like they were doing anything, though a larger division I put in chc's didn't seem to do anything, either. It looks like this one definitely likes the clay and the kitchen window. I love the fragrance, and wish the flowers would last a long time. There's an orchid show next weekend in Rochester, but I don't think that the flowers will last though I'll keep them very cool.
whole plant
closeup
my attempt at an artsy shot with light shining back through the lip
they smell great, too
whole plant
closeup
my attempt at an artsy shot with light shining back through the lip
they smell great, too