Aspidogyne tuerckheimii

Also known as: Tuerckheim's Aspidogyne or Erythrodes polygonata Physurus polygonatus in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae

Native to: Guatemala Honduras

General Information

Tuerckheim's Aspidogyne is a hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae native to Guatemala and Honduras. It is named after the German Orchid Collector early in the 1900's.

Altitude

350 - 350 m

2500

Temperature

23 - 30 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

8000 - 8000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic, lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer

Blooming Season

Summer

Climate

Grows at low elevations.

Fertiliser

These plants do well with slow release fertiliser at the rate of 2-3 pellets per cup (250ml) of media. Additional fertiliser during the growth period may be beneficial, but not necessary.