Hamelwellsara June "Indigo Sue" in Florida

[Duane McDowell]

Originally Posted by thumperinflorida

Duane, I certainly appreciate the info. I've seldom have ventured out of the catt alliance in 20 years of growing species orchids. I'm tired of the same old thing. I need something new to pique my interest. This plant had the most outstanding color. Do you have any other Zygos that you might recommend that grow warm?

I haven't grown any of this alliance in years. However, when I worked for a commercial concern, we grew Zygos (mackii, B.G. White, etc..) in with a mixed collection. The big thing was keeping them moist. In warm conditions, they would get some ugly black spotting on the leaves, but it didn't hurt the blooming any. I'd say try the hybrid. It's stood the test of time and it appeals to you! Once you've had some success, you can branch out into Huntleyas and Bolleas and Pescatoreas (Oh my!).