Satyrium shirense

Also known as: The Shire Highland Satyrium in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Malawi Zambia

General Information

The Shire Highland Satyrium is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Malawi and Zambia. It is named after the An Area in Malawi.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn

Blooming Season

• Autumn

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.