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.
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
- 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.