Disperis bolusiana

Also known as: Bolus' Dispersis or Disperis bolusiana ssp. macrocorys Disperis bolusiana ssp. bolusiana Disperis bolusiana subsp. macrocorys Disperis purpurata var. parviflora Disperis macrocorys in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: South Africa

General Information

Bolus' Dispersis is a cool to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to South Africa. It is named after the South African Botanist in the 19th century.

Altitude

60 - 480 m

2500

Flower Size

2 - 2 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

9 - 30 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

22000 - 36000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Winter and Spring

Blooming Season

Spring
Winter

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.