Satyrium carneum
Also known as: The Fleshy Satyrium or Orchis foliacea Orchis carnea Rooi-kappie Rooi-trewwa Ewwa-trewwa in the subfamily: Orchidoideae
General Information
The Fleshy Satyrium is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae.
Flower Size
2.5 - 2.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
0 - 8 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
36000 - 50000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous thick leaves
Flowers
Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Spring
Fragrance
The orchid is fragrant.
Blooming Season
- Spring
Substrate(s)
- Sand
- IsFragrant
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.
