Satyrium nepalense

Also known as: The Nepalese Satyrium or Satyrium aceras Satyrium wightianum Satyrium tenii Satyrium setchuenicum Satyrium perrottetianum Satyrium pallidum Satyrium tschangii Satyrium nepalense f. albiflorum Satyrium albiflorum Satyrium henryi Satyrium mairei Satyrium nepalense h.v. ciliata Satyrium nepalense h.v. wightiana Satyrium nepalense var. nepalense Satyrium nepalense var. ciliatum Satyrium neilgherrensis Satyrium ciliatum in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Bhutan China India Pakistan

General Information

The Nepalese Satyrium is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Bhutan, China, India, and Pakistan.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous thick erect, lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Summer and Autumn

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

• Autumn
• Summer

Fragrant:

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Climate

These orchids thrive in cool, conditions with good airflow. When cultivated they will thrive in a cool, sheltered environment such as a shaded greenhouse, or if grown in cooler climates they can be grown in the garden in areas where they are protected from frost and receive shade throughout the year, though they may be able to tolerate some morning sun during winter.

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.