Zygopatelum rest period

[Jim S]

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

[Dimples]

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

[Canadienne]

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!

[Roberta]

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.

[rbarata]

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

[Jim S]

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.

[Waterdog111]

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.