Disperis oppositifolia

Also known as: The Opposite Leafed Disperis or Disperis oppositifolia var. oppositifolia Disperis oppositifolia var. mascarenensis in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Madagascar

General Information

The Opposite Leafed Disperis is a cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Madagascar.

Altitude

0 - 1500 m

2500

Flower Size

2 - 2 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 lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

Spring

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.