Disa caffra

Also known as: The ZuluLand Disa or Disa compta Disa perrieri in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Madagascar Malawi South Africa Zaire - Angola Zambia

General Information

The ZuluLand Disa is a cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Madagascar, Malawi, South Africa, Angola, and Zambia.

Altitude
100 - 400 m
0
2500
Flower Size
1.5 - 1.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
9 - 15 °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 oblong shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Blooming Season

  • Spring
  • Summer

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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