How do you take care of a Zygopetalum orchid?
Zygopetalum care
- Light: In a bright, but shaded spot, but no direct sunlight.
- Temperature: Zygopetalum loves a temperature between 15 and 18 degrees Celcius.
- Water: This orchid should not be overwatered.
- Spraying flower buds: The humidity in a home can be low during the winter and summer months.
How do you Rebloom Zygopetalum?
Temperature: Give your Zygopetalum orchid slightly cooler nighttime temperatures (60-65°F/16-18°C) and warm (70-75°F/21-24°C) days to get the most blooms. Fertilizer: Feed every 2 weeks while plant is actively growing with an orchid fertilizer.
How do you water Zygopetalum?
Zygopetalum is a humidity-loving plant, so it is very important not to allow it to dry out. In Summer, water every week by running water over the roots of the plant and allowing all water to drain away from the pot. Alternatively, water with 3 ice cubes once a week.
Is Zygopetalum an orchid?
Zygopetalums are fragrant and exotic new world orchids that grow in a cool rainforest environment. They like moderate light levels and somewhat more water than cattleyas. In the greenhouse, Zygopetalums require some shading to prevent their thin leaves from overheating.
Why are my Zygopetalum leaves turning yellow?
Over-watering symptoms include lower yellowing of leaves, a rapidly declining stem, flower loss and a rotten base (pseudobulbs). These issues are commonly down to either too much soil moisture, an incorrect soil medium, too little light, or foliage that has allowed to remain wet for long periods.
How long do Zygopetalum flowers last?
Zygopetalum orchids are very rewarding. They generally bloom twice a year. However, some species can bloom up to four times a year! Their flowers last up to a month.
How do you grow Zygopetalum?
In the greenhouse, Zygopetalums require some shading to prevent their thin leaves from overheating. In the home, however, they need bright light. Placing them outside under the shade of tall trees during the summer months is very beneficial. Do not place them in full sun, however, or the leaves will burn.
Is a Zygopetalum an Oncidium?
The light requirements for Zygopetalums are between those of Phalaenopsis and Oncidium orchids. Zygos like bright light. The ideal level is circa 3,000 foot-candles. A happy Zygo will have light green leaves and often a slight yellow tint.