Zygopatelum rest period
 

I rescued a zygopetalum that was very nearly dead. It came back, started to put out a new growth, and then surprisingly flowered. Flowers lasted about five weeks, and now a month after flowering the "new growth" hasn't continued. Any ideas?

Thanks

Patience. It sounds like it’s recovering nicely. How much light is it getting?

All 5 of mine started doing this in Dec- January, figured they’re going into a rest period. My temps are about 18 celcius which is a good temp for growth, under high light, but they all stopped growing, including new shoots. I keep them a bit drier, so roots don’t rot and hope they’ll get going when it turns warmer in March -April. They’re looking great so I don’t think there’s much wrong. Hope yours are the same!

Remember, orchids don't do anything fast. Just let them do what they're going to do. They may slow down a bit this time of year, but Zygos don't have a "rest period" with particular requirements. THey do need to be kept moist but not soggy (roots need air), things naturally dry out more slowly in cool weather.

Keep in mund that the weather is nts these days and plants follow it. I have many spring bloomers that are blooming now while others have already done it.
My only Zigo started a new growth around Sept and is blooming now. It hasn't bloomed in 2 years without any change in location ..must have been the weather

Thanks for your replies. I'll just let it alone and water normally (or maybe a little less during the winter). It was such a mess when I got it, it was nice to see its bloom. Light is very good, a little sun in the morning then unobstructed indirect the rest of the day.

Youve peaked my curiosity. Ive only had one that I remember. When I got it there was some type of damage on the bottom of the largest psudobulb. I doctored it and it did well for the next few months. It finally gave me a couple of nice blooms. Im not sure what I did wrong but it finally went down hill and sadly I lost it.