Disa aconitoides

Also known as: The Monkshood or Disa aconitoides ssp. goetzeana Disa aconitoides ssp. aconitoides Disa equestris var. concinna Disa aconitoides ssp. concinna Disa goetzeana Disa chiovendaei Disa concinna Disa bisetosa Disa delphinoides in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Burundi Ethiopia Kenya Malawi Mozambique Rwanda Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe

General Information

The Monkshood is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The name refers to it's similarity to a genus in the Ramunculaceae.

Altitude

300 - 2800 m

2500

Flower Size

1 - 1 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

0 - 8 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

36000 - 36000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance 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.