Orchids Zygopetalum
Zygopetalum orchids are rewarding plants known for their ease of culture and deep colored fragrant blooms.
Orchids zygopetalum. Most of this genus are epiphytes but some are terrestrials with glossy strap like plicate leaves which are apical oblong or elliptic lanceolate acute or acuminate. Zygopetalum originates from south america. If you cant reach these levels you can opt to put an oscillating fan near the orchid or to utilize a humidifying tray. A sunny windowsill a light flooded glass wall or a roofed patio or balcony is recommended.
Zygopetalum and related orchid genus zygosepalum are sympodial orchids from equatorial south america. Provided they have proper growing conditions it isnt difficult to learn how to take care of orchid plants. Zygopetalum orchid occur in humid forests at low to mid elevation regions of south america with most species in brazil. Their ovoid conical pseudobulbs are deciduous.
Zygopetalum is an unusual orchid and therefore only available from the better florists and garden centres. Orchids from the zygopetalum genus need as much as 3000 to 4000 foot candles every day. Zygopetalum orchids will tolerate considerable summer heat as long as they have mild night time temperatures between 50 65 degrees fahrenheitexposure to cold temperatures down to 28 degrees fahrenheit for a few hours each night will not damage an acclimatised plant but once the plant spikes or flowers it should be protected from temperatures. Click the varieties below to see larger images.
Caring for your zygopetalum orchid. Orchids are some of the most commonly grown houseplants. Zygopetalum pabstii is an orchid species identified by toscano in 1980. Their flowers are long lasting making them great plants to add some color to your home but this also puts them in high demand as cut flowers.
Found in espirito santo state of brazil in montane rainforests at elevations around 300 to 400 meters. They are available all year round in various flower sizes ranging from two to ten centimetres. In the wild this orchid grown on tree trunks and rocks in damp surroundings. However it should be protected from intense direct sunlight during noon time as it can burn the plants and flowers quickly.
The zygopetalum continuously makes new shoots that can bloom again when they are fully grown. These orchids have a robust growth form. They have ovoid closely spaced pseudobulbs which makes the main problem in their cultivation the space between pseudobulbs is poorly aerated so highly prone to fungal infections and rotting due to stagnant water creeping rhizomes and large dark green perennial leaves. Always take note of proper air movement its critical for your zygopetalums growth.
Referring to the holding together of the flower segments by the callus it is a new world genus mostly distributed through tropical south america and closely related to bollea.