Disa lugens

Also known as: The Mourning Disa or Disa lugens var. lugens Disa lugens var. nigrescens Herschelia lugens var. nigrescens Herschelianthe lugens var. nigrescens in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

General Information

The Mourning Disa is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae.

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring

Substrate(s)

• Sand

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.