Satyrium parviflorum
Also known as: The Small Flowered Satyrium or Satyrium eriostomum Satyrium wilmsianum Satyrium tenuifolium Satyrium aphyllum Satyrium lydenburgense Satyrium cassideum in the subfamily: Orchidoideae
Native to: Lesotho
General Information
The Small Flowered Satyrium is a cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Lesotho.
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.