Disa fragrans

Also known as: The Fragrant Disa or Disa fragrans ssp. deckenii Disa fragrans ssp. fragrans Disa kilimanjarica Disa deckenii Disa leucostachys Monadenia junodiana in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Ethiopia Kenya Malawi Mozambique Rwanda Sudan Uganda Zimbabwe

General Information

The Fragrant Disa is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Sudan, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.

Altitude
2100 - 2800 m
0
2500
Temperature
0 - 8 °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 elliptic leaves

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Summer and Autumn

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

  • Autumn
  • Summer

Fragrant:
  • IsFragrant

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.

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