Satyrium chlorocorys

Also known as: The Green Hooded Satyrium or Satyrium fallax Satyrium kraenzlinii in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Malawi Mozambique Uganda Zimbabwe

General Information

The Green Hooded Satyrium is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Malawi, Mozambique, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.

Altitude

1450 - 2350 m

2500

Temperature

9 - 22 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

36000 - 36000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Blooming Season

Spring
Summer

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.