Disperis nemorosa
Also known as: The Forest or Disperis centrocorys in the subfamily: Orchidoideae
Native to: Angola Kenya Malawi Uganda Zambia
General Information
The Forest is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Angola, Kenya, Malawi, Uganda, and Zambia.
Altitude
2000 - 2000 m
0
2500
Flower Size
1.25 - 1.25 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
0 - 8 °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 oblong shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Autumn
Blooming Season
- Autumn
- Summer
Climate
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.
