Satyrium crassicaule

Also known as: The Thick Stem Satyrium or Satyrium goetzenianum Satyrium usambarae Satyrium fischerianum Satyrium kirkii Satyrium niloticum Satyrium mystacinum in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Burundi Cameroon Ethiopia Kenya Malawi Nigeria Rwanda Uganda Zambia

General Information

The Thick Stem Satyrium is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Burundi, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Rwanda, Uganda, and Zambia.

Altitude

1850 - 3300 m

2500

Flower Size

1 - 1 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

0 - 15 °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 leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

Spring

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.