Disa ochrostachya

Also known as: The Ochre or Disa ochrostachya var. major Disa aurantiaca Disa adolphi-fridericii in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Angola Burundi Cameroon Congo Kenya Malawi Rwanda Uganda Zimbabwe

General Information

The Ochre is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.

Altitude

1500 - 2600 m

2500

Flower Size

1 - 1 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

9 - 22 °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 elliptic leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Blooming Season

Spring
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.