Satyrium erectum

Also known as: The Erect Satyrium or Satyrium pustulatum Geel-Kappie Geel-Trewwa in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

General Information

The Erect Satyrium is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic leaves

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Spring

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

• Spring

Substrate(s)

• Sand

Fragrant:

• IsFragrant

Climate

Grows at low to 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.