Ponthieva tuerckheimii

Also known as: Tuerckheim's Ponthieva or Ponthieva graciliscapa in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae

Native to: Mexico

General Information

Tuerckheim's Ponthieva is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae native to Mexico. It is named after the German Orchid Collector in Central America and the Antillies 1800 to early 1900.

Altitude

1170 - 1650 m

2500

Flower Size

1.5 - 1.5 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

9 - 22 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

8000 - 8000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous elliptic leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer

Blooming Season

Summer

Climate

Grows at high 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.