Disperis discifera

Also known as: The Disc or Disperis discifera var. borbonica Disperis discifera var. discifera Disperis borbonica in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Madagascar

General Information

The Disc is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Madagascar.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Winter

Blooming Season

• Summer
• Winter

Climate

These orchids thrive in humid, cool, shady conditions with good airflow, they will be found under dense forest canopies where they will receive moderate sun exposure throughout the year.

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.