Zygopetalum mackayi species orchid, near blooming size plant, fragrant , HCC
by The Orchid Gallery
New!: $22.50 (as of 01/02/2013 13:02 PST)
Oncidium
We love zygopetalums because they are easy to grow and produce wonderfully fragrant flowers with mahogany spots over olive green in the petals and sepals, and a wonderful blue / purple lip. This one is a species, Zygo mackayi 'Jean Webster' HCC/AOS. It's a selfing from the award winner. This orchid's generic name, derived from the Greek word "zygon", means "yoked petal." It refers to the yoke-like growth at the base of the lip caused by the fusion of petals and sepals They grow in humid forests in South America at low- to mid-elevation regions, with most species found in Brazil. These have multiple growths and they stand nearly 18 inches high measured from the bottom of the 4-inch pot. We think they can start blooming almost anytime now, certainly in the next 12 to 18 months. They are not in flower now. Grow this one in bright indirect light, in a temperature range of 55 to 85 degrees. Try not to let it dry out completely, but don't keep it sopping wet. Fertilize twice a month. Good air movement is very helpful. One of these in bloom at an orchid show would sell for $30 to $40 or more, so be patient, and enjoy the blooms when it flowers. We have a bunch of these and we'll pick out a nice one for you. We always ship the largest. You can buy with confidence. We guarantee customer satisfaction upon delivery.
- Rank: #80452 in Lawn & Patio
- Brand: The Orchid Gallery
- Easy to grow
- Can bloom any time now
- In the Zygopetalum family of orchids
- Grow like a phalaenopsis
- Not in bloom at present
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