Satyrium coriophoroides

Also known as: The Orchis Coriophora or Satyrium coriophoroides var. sacculatum Satyrium macrostachyum Satyrium stolzii Satyrium gilletii Satyrium sacculatum in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Burundi Cameroon Ethiopia Kenya Malawi Rwanda Sudan Uganda Zimbabwe

General Information

The Orchis Coriophora is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Burundi, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Sudan, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic, lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Autumn

Blooming Season

• Autumn
• Summer

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.