Disa biflora

Also known as: The 2 or Satyrium tortum Orchis satyrioides Satyrium cornutum Schizodium tortum Schizodium cornutum Schizodium biflorum Schizodium arcuatum Orchis flexicaulis Schizodium satyrioides Disa torta Disa satyrioides Gamaria cornuta in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

General Information

The 2 is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae.

Altitude

1 - 1500 m

2500

Flower Size

3.5 - 3.5 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

0 - 8 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

22000 - 22000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Winter

Blooming Season

Winter

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.