Disperis neilgherrensis

Also known as: The Nilgiri Mountain Disperis or Stigmatodactylus palawensis Pantlingia palawensis Disperis zeylanica var. neilgherrensis Disperis teleplana Disperis palawensis Disperis orientalis Disperis walkerae Disperis siamensis Disperis philippinensis Disperis lantauensis Disperis rhodoneura Disperis papuana Disperis zeylanica Disperis javanica in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Hong Kong India Malaysia Thailand

General Information

The Nilgiri Mountain Disperis is a warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, and Thailand. It is named after the Indian Mountain range.

Altitude

400 - 1200 m

2500

Flower Size

1.25 - 1.9 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

16 - 30 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

36000 - 36000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer

Blooming Season

Summer

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.