Disa Kewensis in flower

[RosieC]

This is my first time flowering a Disa. I bought it in November and unlike the first time I tried this one made it through the winter.

Not sure it will make it another year as I don't really know what I'm doing with it. I didn't repot in time in the spring so it's still in the media I bought it in and I know I've read these don't do well in old medium. Also not sure if I have fertilised to much as I now realise these like very pure water (I have been using rain water).

That having been said, just this week I've noticed a new growth starting. I was worried as I know this is one that dies off and it's the new growths that keep it going. There hadn't been any new growth up until the first sign this week. But I don't really know when new growth is expected

I really am growing this a bit blind with not enough knowledge so I'm just pleased to have got it this far

These photos were actually taken at the beginning of the month before I went away for a couple of weeks. I've been back over a week now and they are still looking just as great

[Bulbofett]

Looks like you're doing something right to me! Gorgeous!

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[silken]

Wow! Well done!

[DeaC]

For me,one of the most stunning plants ever! Can't imagine how proud you must be!

[wintergirl]

Love, love, love those! Great job!!!

[disalover]

Try growing them in hang bags. Onion bags or stuff likewise. Fill with Spagnum and stick them in the holes

[RosieC]

Thanks everyone. I'm really pleased I got it to flowering point. The buds took sooo long to develop and open and I kept expecting them to blast.

---------- Post added at 08:11 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:11 PM ----------

Originally Posted by disalover

Try growing them in hang bags. Onion bags or stuff likewise. Fill with Spagnum and stick them in the holes

Cool idea!

[disalover]

They can stay for up to 4 years without repotting

[RosieC]

Originally Posted by disalover

They can stay for up to 4 years without repotting

Cool. I had seen something that said they should be done every year so was worried. I was planning to repot early in the year but by the time I got to it it was growing fast and already budding. I didn't want to disturb it in bud so didn't repot. Didn't realise just how long it would take to grow the spikes though!

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

Once the plant blooms, the blooming shoots die back leaving behind the offshoots.