Dichaea tuerckheimii

Also known as: Tuerckheim's Dichaea or Dichaea guatemalensis Dichaea wercklei Dichaea glabrescens in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Belize Panama

General Information

Tuerckheim's Dichaea is a warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Belize and Panama. It is named after the Germna Orchid Collector Costa Rica in the 19th century.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous rigid lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Winter

Blooming Season

• Winter

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations.