Disa racemosa 0
Author: Carl von Linné le Jeune (1741-1783)Family: Orchidaceae Subfamily: Orchidoideae Tribe: Diseae Subtribe: Disinae
Genus: Disa
English name: Racemes disa
Zone: South Africa
References
- Jstor - Global Plants. Disa racemosa
Disa racemosa Observed in South Africa by Justin Ponder (license)
References for the genus
- Taxonomic studies in the Disinae. V. A revision of the genus Monadenia, Linder, HP. Bothalia 1981 Vol. 13(3/4) pag. 339-363. Address
- Taxonomic studies in the Disinae. VI. A revision of the genus Herschelia, Linder, HP. Bothalia 1981 Vol. 13(3/4) pag. 365-388. Address
- Hommes et Plantes. Vol. 104 pag. 31. Address
- Taxonomic studies in the Disinae. VI. A revision of the genus Herschelia, Linder, HP. Bothalia 1981 Vol. 13(3/4) pag. 365-388. Address
- Hommes et Plantes. Vol. 104 pag. 31. Address
General specifications
Biological type: orchid
Frost resistance: 5ºF
Leaf color: bright green
Flower color: pink
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite Plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Indexed Species not necessarily threatened with extinction (Cites II) the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 3,2ft x 1,6ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: deciduous
Growth: fast
Flowering time from June until August
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: Aquatic substrate
Plant watering: 1x a day pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Bulbs; 2L forestry pot, 1L container, 25L high container, 145L wide cup
Frost resistance: 5ºF
Leaf color: bright green
Flower color: pink
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite Plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Indexed Species not necessarily threatened with extinction (Cites II) the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 3,2ft x 1,6ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: deciduous
Growth: fast
Flowering time from June until August
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: Aquatic substrate
Plant watering: 1x a day pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Bulbs; 2L forestry pot, 1L container, 25L high container, 145L wide cup
Sowing instructions
AUTUMN Sow the seeds on the surface of Bulb Substrate between 68-72°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and protected from direct sunlight. The seeds germinate in 6-7 weeks.
Experiences in the garden
06-03-17A Obtaining seeds from seed provider SilverHill collected in '....'. (Cultivated from unknown origin)
08-03-17 Send a batch to nursery Phytesia.
05-05-17B Obtaining seeds from seed provider SilverHill collected in '....'. Stock (Cultivated from unknown origin)
. . . 2018C Production of 1 plants in our nursery (Wild origin)
13-11-20 1x Dead plant because of substrate problem.