Satyrium bicallosum
Also known as: The Two Callused Satyrium or Satyrium bicallosum var. thunbergianum Satyrium bicallosum var. ocellatum in the subfamily: Orchidoideae
Native to: South Africa
General Information
The Two Callused Satyrium is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to South Africa.
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous erect leaves
Flowers
Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Winter and Spring
Fragrance
The orchid is fragrant.
Blooming Season
- Spring
- Winter
Substrate(s)
- Sand
- IsFragrant
Climate
Grows at high elevations.
Fertiliser
These plants do well with slow release fertiliser at the rate of 2-3 pellets per cup (250ml) of media. Additional fertiliser during the growth period may be beneficial, but not necessary.