Disa chimanimaniensis

Also known as: The Chimaniman Disa in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Mozambique Zimbabwe

General Information

The Chimaniman Disa is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Mozambique and Zimbabwe. It is named after a mountainous area in eastern Zimbabwe.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Winter

Blooming Season

• Winter

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.