Satyrium rostratum
Also known as: The Beak or Satyrium gigas In Madagascar - Rasamoala in the subfamily: Orchidoideae
Native to: Madagascar
General Information
The Beak is a cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Madagascar.
Altitude
1200 - 2000 m
0
2500
Flower Size
2 - 2 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
0 - 22 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
22000 - 22000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Spring
Blooming Season
- Spring
- Summer
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.
