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Zygopetalum maxillare

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by KellyW, Aug 8, 2016.

  1. Aug 8, 2016 #1
    KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    This is the first flowering of this plant for me. There were 7 buds on this spike before I broke one off. There are a total of 5 spikes developing. No fragrance that I could detect. Love the colors.

    I am growing this in a net pot with a little sphagnum around the original root zone and the rest of the pot filled with coconut fiber. Intermediate to warm temps and in cattleya light. This is one of the few Zygopetalums that is considered an epiphyte. It has been a fast grower for me.

    I have seedlings of Z. triste that I am looking forward to blooming within 1-2 years.

    When more flowers are open I will take a plant photo and update this post.
    Zygopetalum maxillare RAW-900.jpg Zygopetalum maxillare Inflorescence RAW-900.jpg .
     
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  2. Aug 8, 2016 #2
    Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Very nice!!!
     
  3. Aug 8, 2016 #3
    CoveLady

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    Really like the flower, beautiful lip color!!
     
  4. Aug 8, 2016 #4
    jai

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    The lip color:eek: How did never hear of this zygo.?!
    Kelly where did you get this beauty? I must buy it lol. Congrates on blooming.
     
  5. Aug 9, 2016 #5
    KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Jai, this came from Andy's last October. I don't remember if it was on his web site then or if I called about it. However, it is not showing on his site now.
     
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    jai

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    Aww man:(The search and hunt will be more tricky now
     
  7. Aug 13, 2016 #7
    KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    whole plant. It is in a 6 inch net pot.
    Zygopetalum maxillare plant RAW-900.jpg

    This species puts out a long rhizome between the pseudobulbs. In a few years it may get unwieldy.
    Zygopetalum maxillare rhizome-900.jpg
     
  8. Aug 13, 2016 #8
    Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    I put a tree fern totem in my pot and that kept it busy for quite a few years before it started going out of bounds.