Disa engleriana
Also known as: Engler's Disa or Disa subscutellifera in the subfamily: Orchidoideae
Native to: Malawi Zambia
General Information
Engler's Disa is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Malawi and Zambia. It is named after the German Botanist in the 19th century.
Altitude
1000 - 2000 m
0
2500
Flower Size
4 - 4 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
9 - 22 °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 leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Summer
Blooming Season
- Summer
Substrate(s)
- Sand
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.
