Orchid
Zygopetalum spp.
Zygopetalum crinitum RTBG by https://www.jjharrison.com.au/ (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Partial Shade
Moderate care
Moderate watering
Tender
H1b
RHS hardiness
10°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
60cm | Max | 20cm |
10cm | Min | 10cm |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has a mild fragrance
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Orchid Overview
This genus of orchids comprises fragrant and vividly-coloured, wax-like flowers. The genus is derived from the Greek for "yoked petal", referring to the yoke-like growth at the base of the flower lip. Many of the 15 recognised species of Zygopetalum are terrestrial, having multiple blooms that often in flower for 8 weeks.
How to propagate Orchid
Division
Can be divided, but ensure there are three pseudobulbs in each division.
Special features of Orchid
Indoor plant
Attractive flowers
Flowers are often speckled green-brown stripes, with a velvet-coloured lip. May also have vivid purple or maroon marks.
Other uses of Orchid
Grown for their beautiful and unusual flowers.