Disa walleri

Also known as: Waller's Disa or Disa princeae Disa leopoldii Disa zombaensis in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Burundi Malawi Zambia Zimbabwe

General Information

Waller's Disa is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Burundi, Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. It is named after the English Missionary in East Africa in the 19th century.

Altitude

1000 - 2300 m

2500

Flower Size

4 - 4 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 lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Blooming Season

Spring
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.