Tropidia disticha
Also known as: The Distichous Tropidia in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae
General Information
The Distichous Tropidia is a warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae. The name refers to the distichous bracted inflorescence.
Altitude
30 - 1200 m
0
2500
Flower Size
0.65 - 0.65 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
16 - 30 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
8000 - 8000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous lance shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Summer, Autumn and Spring
Blooming Season
- Autumn
- Spring
- 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.
