Disperis togoensis

Also known as: The Togo Disperis or Disperis atacorensis Disperis cardiopetala in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Benin Cameroon Congo Ghana Malawi Nigeria

General Information

The Togo Disperis is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Benin, Cameroon, Congo, Ghana, Malawi, and Nigeria.

Altitude

900 - 1050 m

2500

Temperature

9 - 22 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

22000 - 22000 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

Blooming Season

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.