Source of Zygopetalums

[Pokey49]

I've been entertaining trying my hand at Zygopetalums, but I can not find a source to buy them that has lots of variety. The few that I have found are usually either out of stock or have a very limited selection and are $$$$. Can anyone recommend a reputable source for purchasing some plants.thanks

Pokey

[Leafmite]

Try Porters Orchids:

Porter's Orchids-Quality Orchids for the Home Environment

[stonedragonfarms]

Originally Posted by Pokey49

I've been entertaining trying my hand at Zygopetalums, but I can not find a source to buy them that has lots of variety. The few that I have found are usually either out of stock or have a very limited selection and are $$$$. Can anyone recommend a reputable source for purchasing some plants.thanks

Pokey

Casa de los Orquideas (Casa de las Orquideas Online) has some of the most current breeding in the Zygo realm; they're down in SoCal and put out lists a couple of times a year. Plants are usually 12-18 months from blooming size, but they have great stuff at a reasonable price.
You might also check in with the Santa Barbara Orchid Estate (www.sboe.com); I've not ordered zygos from them, but their cymbidiums are always spot on.
Good luck,
Adam

[My Green Pets]

If you can get them to grow and bloom you're in for a real treat. Otherwise you're in for a world of pain, lol!! (They can be frustrating—I'm still baffled with mine)

[stonedragonfarms]

Originally Posted by CambriaWhat

If you can get them to grow and bloom you're in for a real treat. Otherwise you're in for a world of pain, lol!! (They can be frustrating—I'm still baffled with mine)

I've always found them super easy; treat them like cymbidiums, but grow them a bit shadier, and give them ample water (don't be afraid to stand them in a saucer) from mid spring-mid autumn. There's a thread about this on facebook in the Orchid Growers Australia page--check it out.


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