Disa baurii

Also known as: Baur's Disa or Disa hamatopetala Herschelianthe hamatopetala Herschelia hamatopetala Herschelia bachmanniana Herschelianthe bachmanniana in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Burundi Malawi Mozambique Rwanda Zambia Zimbabwe

General Information

Baur's Disa is a cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Burundi, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. It is named after the Plant collector and missionary in South Africa in the 19th century.

Altitude
0 - 200 m
0
2500
Flower Size
1.25 - 1.25 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
9 - 15 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
36000 - 50000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

  • Spring

Substrate(s)

  • Sand

Climate

Grows at low 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.

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