Species Orchid, Disa, Pride of Table Mountain, Red Disa, Single Flowered Disa

Disauniflora

Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Disa (DY-suh)
Species
uniflora (yoo-nee-FLOR-uh)
Synonym
Disa barellii
Sun Exposure
Foliage
Deciduous
Smooth
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Red-Orange
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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