Satyrium hallackii

The Satyrium hallackii, commonly known as Hallack's satyrium or pink satyr, is a terrestrial orchid prized for its fragrant pink or white flowers. This medium-to-large-sized, cool-growing orchid is native to Southern and South-Central Africa

• Flowers: The plant produces a dense inflorescence of flowers, each around 2 cm across. A defining feature of the Satyrium genus is its pair of horn-like spurs. The flowers of S. hallackii are non-resupinate, meaning they are not twisted upside-down. The flowers' color can range from pink to purple to white.
• Foliage: The plant has a leafy stem with sheathing leaves at the bottom and smaller, bract-like leaves toward the top.
• Roots: Like other Satyrium species, it is a tuberous geophyte that grows from underground tuber
• Range: S. hallackii has a wide native range, from Malawi to South Africa. It is found in the Cape Provinces, Eswatini, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Northern Provinces, and Zimbabwe.
• Preferred environment: It grows in moist, often grassy or marshy areas with well-drained soil. It can be found near coastlines in brackish soils or wetlands behind sand dunes, as well as in inland grasslands at elevations up to 2,200 meters
• Flowering season: Flowering occurs in the spring, which corresponds to November through January in the Southern Hemisphere.
• Pollinators: This orchid has diverse pollination systems, attracting bees, hawkmoths, and butterflies. Pollinators can differ between subspecies.
• Growth requirements: For cultivation, it requires a full to partial sun exposure and consistent watering during the growing season. The soil must be well-draining, as the plant cannot tolerate waterlogging

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