Disa obtusa

Also known as: The Obtuse Disa or Disa obtusa ssp. hottentotica Disa obtusa ssp. picta Disa obtusa ssp. obtusa Disa tabularis Disa pappei Disa picta in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: South Africa

General Information

The Obtuse Disa is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to South Africa.

Altitude

0 - 1000 m

2500

Flower Size

3.5 - 3.5 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

0 - 15 °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 Spring

Blooming Season

Spring

Substrate(s)

Sand

Climate

Grows at low to 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.