Satyrium longicauda

Also known as: The Long or Satyrium platystigma Satyrium jacottetianum Satyrium longicauda var. longicauda Satyrium longicauda var. jacottetianum Long-Tailed-Trewwa Langstert-Trewwa in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Malawi Mozambique Zimbabwe

General Information

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

Altitude
1200 - 2100 m
0
2500
Flower Size
2.2 - 2.2 cm
Small
Medium
Large
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 thick erect leaves

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

  • Spring
  • Summer

Fragrant:
  • IsFragrant

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.

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