Disa spathulata

Also known as: The Spathulate Disa or Satyrium spathulatum Disa spathulata h.f. atropurpurea Disa spathulata ssp. spathulata Disa spathulata ssp. tripartita Disa propinqua var. trifida Herschelianthe spathulata ssp. spathulata Disa spathulata var. atropurpurea Disa tripartita Disa atropurpurea Disa propinqua Herschelia atropurpurea Herschelia spathulata ssp. tripartita Herschelia tripartita Herschelianthe spathulata ssp. tripartita Herschelianthe atropurpurea Herschelianthe tripartita in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: South Africa

General Information

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

Altitude

0 - 1200 m

2500

Flower Size

4 - 4 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

0 - 15 °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 leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

Spring

Substrate(s)

Coarse
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.