Satyrium schimperi

Also known as: Schimper's Satyrium or Satyrium parviflorum var. schimperi in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Burundi Ethiopia Kenya Malawi Rwanda Zaire - Angola Zimbabwe

General Information

Schimper's Satyrium is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Angola, and Zimbabwe. It is named after the German Naturalist and Plant collector in East Africa in the 19th century.

Altitude

2100 - 2800 m

2500

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 leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer

Blooming Season

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.