Disa zimbabweensis

Also known as: The Zimbabwe Disa or Disa rungweensis var. rhodesiaca Disa rungweensis ssp. rhodesiaca in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Zimbabwe

General Information

The Zimbabwe Disa is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Zimbabwe.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic, 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.