Disa scutellifera

Also known as: The Cup Shaped Disa or Disa scutellifera h.f. alba Disa schimperi in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Ethiopia Kenya Sudan Uganda

General Information

The Cup Shaped Disa is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, and Uganda.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped, terete shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring
• Summer

Climate

These orchids thrive in cool, conditions with good airflow. When cultivated they will thrive in a cool, sheltered environment such as a shaded greenhouse, or if grown in cooler climates they can be grown in the garden in areas where they are protected from frost and receive shade throughout the year, though they may be able to tolerate some morning sun during winter.

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.