Satyrium stenopetalum

Also known as: The Slim Petaled Satyrium or Satyrium marginatum Satyrium stenopetalum var. brevicalcaratum Satyrium stenopetalum var. parviflorum Satyrium stenopetalum ssp. stenopetalum Satyrium stenopetalum ssp. brevicalcaratum in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: South Africa

General Information

The Slim Petaled Satyrium is a cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to South Africa.

Altitude

50 - 700 m

2500

Flower Size

2.5 - 2.5 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

9 - 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 leathery erect, rigid leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

Spring

Climate

Grows at low 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.