Liparis atropurpurea

Also known as: The Dark Purple Liparis or Malaxis nilgiriensis Leptorkis lindleyana in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Kerala - India

General Information

The Dark Purple Liparis is an orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to India.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn and Winter

Blooming Season

• Autumn
• Winter

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.