Stenoglottis (Saturn 'Electric' x Stenoglottis woodii) - blooms

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Originally Posted by Craig Gibbon

Check out my flickr page, ive got a few pics of Steno's as well as other indigenous orchids. As its a new page, im constantly adding new pics. The address is: Flickr: Craig Gibbon's Photostream

Craig

Beautiful photos of some of the native orchids of South Africa!

I particularly love the Eulophia horsfallii and the Disa chrysostachya.

I used to have a Disa chrysostachya seedling. It didn't make it. The roots fell off when I received the seedling. It tried to make a comeback and didn't have the energy or water (no roots) to pull through. Hopefully I'll be able to get a new batch of seedlings by the next 2 yrs.

If you don't mind me asking. I've been told Disa chrysostachya grows in seasonal marshes next to streams, in peaty soil. Is this true? Or are there chunks of sandstone pebbles mixed in with the organic peat, or is it just pure peat?

[Craig Gibbon]

Hi Philip,

Thanks for the positive comments, much appreciated:-)

Well, D chrysostachya does grow in marshy conditions, but they are not restricted to these conditions. The specimens in the photograph were growing in damp grassland besides a busy road in Kwazulu Natal.

Craig

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

You're welcome.

Thank you for giving me some insight on Disa chrysostachya, it is much appreciated.