Water
Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot, especially in pots.
Also known as Pride Of Table Mountain
Disa uniflora, the Red Disa, is a terrestrial orchid from South Africa, celebrated for its striking crimson flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light is essential.
80% intensity
Avoid direct midday sun.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
70% intensity
Reduce watering slightly during winter dormancy.
Well-draining, acidic to neutral, humus-rich soil. A mix of peat, sand, and loam is suitable.
50% intensity
Cool to moderate temperatures.
60% intensity
Ideal range 15-25°C, avoid extremes.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
50% intensity
Feed with diluted orchid fertilizer during the growing season.
40% intensity
Reduce feeding in winter.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot, especially in pots.
Remove spent flower stalks at the base. Trim any dead or damaged leaves as needed. Minimal pruning is generally required.
Best propagated by division of established clumps after flowering. Seed propagation is challenging and slow, requiring specialized orchid conditions.
Repot every 2-3 years into fresh, well-draining orchid mix. Repot when the plant outgrows its container or the potting medium degrades.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Red Disa (Disa uniflora)
Where Red Disa (Disa uniflora) is found
Density
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Disa |
| Species | Disa uniflora |
Similar in genus Disa
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