Disperis capensis

Also known as: The Cape Province Disperis or Disperis capensis var. brevicaudata Disperis capensis var. capensis Dipera tenera Disperis tenera Disperis graminifolia Disperis capensis var. tenera The Granny Bonnet Orchid Hottentot's Bonnet Oumamakappie Mamakappie in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: South Africa

General Information

The Cape Province Disperis is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to South Africa.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Winter and Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring
• Winter

Substrate(s)

• Sand

Climate

Grows at low to 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.