Satyrium neglectum

Also known as: The Over or Satyrium papyretorum Satyrium colliferum Satyrium beyrichianum Satyrium densum Satyrium neglectum var. brevicalcar Satyrium neglectum ssp. woodii Satyrium neglectum ssp. neglectum Satyrium woodii in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Malawi Mozambique Zambia Zimbabwe

General Information

The Over is a cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Altitude

1750 - 3000 m

2500

Flower Size

1.25 - 1.25 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 elliptic, lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

Spring
Summer

Fragrant:

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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.