Disperis dicerochila

Also known as: The Twice Horned Lip Disperis in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Burundi Kenya Malawi Rwanda Uganda Zimbabwe

General Information

The Twice Horned Lip Disperis is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Burundi, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn and Spring

Blooming Season

• Autumn
• Spring

Climate

These orchids thrive in cool, conditions with good airflow. When cultivated they will thrive in a cool, sheltered environment such as a shaded greenhouse, or if grown in cooler climates they can be grown in the garden in areas where they are protected from frost and receive shade throughout the year, though they may be able to tolerate some morning sun during winter.

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.