Disperis circumflexa

Also known as: The Fully Embracing Disperis or Disperis circumflexa ssp. aemula Disperis circumflexa ssp. circumflexa Dipera secunda Disperis secunda Disperis circumflexa var. aemula Arethusa secunda in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

General Information

The Fully Embracing Disperis is a cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae. The name refers to the lip.

Altitude

0 - 800 m

2500

Flower Size

2 - 2 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

9 - 15 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

36000 - 50000 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

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.