Repotted Zygopetalum into 3 last yr, black spots on old leaves.what do I do now? - Orchid Board

jcec1 · #1 06-18-2018, 05:18 PM

Mine are relatively free of black spots - the key is keeping them cool. I grow mine in West and east facing windows. A living room is probably too warm - bedrooms are ideal as they are usually cooler.

The other key to success is they like to be grown quite damp - I use seramis and small bark - fine bark on its own is fine too.

I water twice a week all year long and for spring, summer and autumn I keep them in a saucer of water.

They are one of my favourites with their strong fragrance and their ability to bloom several times a year.

YorkieF · #2 06-19-2018, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by jcec1

I water twice a week all year long and for spring, summer and autumn I keep them in a saucer of water.

They are one of my favourites with their strong fragrance and their ability to bloom several times a year.

I've got mine on the north west facing kitchen window sill and they seem to like it. Do you keep the saucer of water topped up or just to catch any run off?
I wish that I had more windows sills!

jcec1 · #3 06-19-2018, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by YorkieF

I've got mine on the north west facing kitchen window sill and they seem to like it. Do you keep the saucer of water topped up or just to catch any run off?
I wish that I had more windows sills!

I use it to keep the run off - there is usually a little bit of dampness by the next time I water - I have a few zygonisia that stand in about a cm of water all the time. Your situation sounds perfect.

Post some pics

YorkieF · #4 06-19-2018, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jcec1

I use it to keep the run off - there is usually a little bit of dampness by the next time I water - I have a few zygonisia that stand in about a cm of water all the time. Your situation sounds perfect.

Post some pics

That's how I have them.

I can't post any pics yet as I haven't done enough posts yet but I will soon.
I've just noticed a flower spike coming up on one of them so I must be doing something right!

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