Satyrium kitimboense

Also known as: The Kitimbo Satyrium in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Burundi Malawi Mozambique Zaire - Angola

General Information

The Kitimbo Satyrium is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Burundi, Malawi, Mozambique, and Angola. It is named after the An area in Zaire.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped, terete shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer

Blooming Season

• 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.