Zygopetalum Artur Elle 'Randy' X Promenaea xanthina

[InspirChid1712]

Hi Everybody!

My INCREDIBLE Zygo is blooming again, this year with two tremendous spikes! It is just flourishing!!!! Likes alot of water... I don't let it dry out at all, which usually means daily watering. The color and form is superb. I wonder if this plant could win any awards? (dare to dream!) I was almost certain it would be fussy when I bought it on a whim, but that hasn't been the case! It makes my summer so very cheerful, when not alot of other orchids are blooming. And, the scent is delicious- kind of a cross between roses and lilacs, though not incredibly strong. Enjoy!

PS- My avatar is a photo of its blooms last year!

[nutgirl]

Beautiful! Thanks for the picture.

Maureen

[Angurek]

Great growing. I have one of these, too.

These are not as scary as they might seem. Zygos are remarkably adaptable plants, and very rewarding.

[RosieC]

What gorgeous flowers. I love zygos for their deep flower colours!

[InspirChid1712]

Now that it has been in full bloom for a few days, the scent has become really strong, and REALLY lovely!!

[Call_Me_Bob]

wow!! you have me hooked!! what do you have it potted in? how much light does it get?

[zxyqu]

Yeah, I was wondering what kind of light you have it under as well. I can get mine to put out new growths like it is its job, but yet to spike... Grr. Let Us Know! Nice work

[jrodpad]

Nice - what a looker!

I'm going to have to add this one to the list.

- J

[wellnessunlimited]

Dear Elliot

Please could you give me some more tips about how to get my zygopetalum to flower: light conditions and temperature. Thanks for your lovely pics, which encourage me to persevere!

Pat