Dichaea muricatoides

Also known as: The Muricata or Dichaea liebmannii in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Belize Honduras Mexico

General Information

The Muricata is a cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Belize, Honduras and Mexico.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous elliptic leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Winter

Blooming Season

• Winter

Climate

These orchids thrive in cool, conditions with good airflow. When cultivated they will thrive in a cool, sheltered environment such as a shaded greenhouse, or if grown in cooler climates they can be grown in the garden in areas where they are protected from frost and receive shade throughout the year, though they may be able to tolerate some morning sun during winter.

Grows at high elevations.