Disa atricapilla Plant Care
Disa atricapilla Bolus
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Disa atricapilla, the black-haired orchid, is a perennial plant and geophyte belonging to the genus Disa and is part of the fynbos. The plant grows up to 30 cm tall.
Bright indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Disa atricapilla?
Disa atricapilla grows best in bright indirect light.
Where Is the Disa atricapilla Native To?
What Is the Disa atricapilla?
Disa atricapilla (Disa atricapilla) belongs to the Orchidaceae family within the Disa genus. Disa atricapilla is native to the Western Cape and occurs in the southwest.
Disa atricapilla displays an upright, clumping growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Disa atricapilla produces colorful, intricate orchid blooms in various shades.
What Light Does the Disa atricapilla Need?
Disa atricapilla thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Disa atricapilla in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Disa atricapilla?
Loose, well-draining orchid mix with bark and perlite. Good drainage is essential for Disa atricapilla to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Disa atricapilla?
Repot every 1-2 years after flowering. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Disa atricapilla?
Disa atricapilla can be propagated through division, back bulbs. Similar propagation techniques also apply to red disa plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Disa atricapilla Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Disa atricapilla, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Disa atricapilla?
Disa atricapilla is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, scale insects. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
Keep exploring plants
Disa atricapilla is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Disa genus — compare its care with other Disa species on PlantoScan.
Disa is part of the Orchidaceae plant family — browse all Orchidaceae genera and species.
Disa atricapilla thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Other Disa species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Disa atricapilla Bolus, family Orchidaceae (first published in J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 19: 344 (1882)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Disa atricapilla, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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