Satyrium bracteatum

Also known as: The Bracteate Satyrium or Satyrium cordifolium Satyrium bowiei Satyrium fanniniae Satyrium lineatum Satyrium dregei Satyrium pictum Satyrium bracteatum var. latebracteatum Satyrium saxicola Satyrium bracteatum h.f. lineatum Satyrium bracteatum var. saxicola Satyrium bracteatum var. glandulosum Satyrium bracteatum var. pictum Satyrium paludicola Satyrium bracteatum var. nanum Satyrium bracteatum var. lineatum Ophrys bracteata in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Lesotho

General Information

The Bracteate Satyrium is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Lesotho. The name refers to the floral bracts.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Spring

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

• Spring

Fragrant:

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Climate

These orchids thrive in cool, conditions with good airflow. When cultivated they will thrive in a cool, sheltered environment such as a shaded greenhouse, or if grown in cooler climates they can be grown in the garden in areas where they are protected from frost and receive shade throughout the year, though they may be able to tolerate some morning sun during winter.

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.