Disperis erucifera
Also known as: The Catepillar Bearing Disperis in the subfamily: Orchidoideae
General Information
The Catepillar Bearing Disperis is a hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae. The name refers to the lip being cattepilar like in shape.
Altitude
30 - 350 m
0
2500
Flower Size
1 - 1 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
23 - 30 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
8000 - 8000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Spring
Blooming Season
- Spring
- Summer
Climate
Grows at low 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.
