Disperis cardiophora

Also known as: The Heart in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

General Information

The Heart is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae. The name refers to the cordate leaves.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect leaves

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

• Spring
• Summer

Fragrant:

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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.