Disa stairsii

Also known as: Stairs' Disa or Disa gregoriana Disa wissmannii Disa luxurians Disa bakeri in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Rwanda Uganda

General Information

Stairs' Disa is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Rwanda and Uganda.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous thick erect leaves

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.