Disa equestris

Also known as: The Riding Disa or Disa huillensis in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Angola Burundi Cameroon Congo Malawi Nigeria Zambia Zimbabwe

General Information

The Riding Disa is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Congo, Malawi, Nigeria, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The name refers to the flowers position on the inflorescence.

Altitude

950 - 1850 m

2500

Temperature

9 - 22 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

36000 - 36000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect lance shaped, terete shaped leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

Spring

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.