Disa robusta
Also known as: The Robust Disa or Disa coccinea Disa praestans in the subfamily: Orchidoideae
Native to: Burundi Malawi Rwanda Zambia
General Information
The Robust Disa is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Burundi, Malawi, Rwanda, and Zambia.
Altitude
2000 - 3200 m
0
2500
Flower Size
3.5 - 3.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
0 - 8 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
36000 - 50000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic, lance shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Summer
Blooming Season
- Summer
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.
