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| name = Zygopetalum
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'''Zygopetalum''' is a [[genus]] of the [[orchid]] family, consisting of about 40 species of medium-sized, evergreen, epiphytic or terrestrial orchids which are natives of humid forests at low- to mid-elevation parts [[South America]], primarily Brazil.
'''Zygopetalum''' is a [[genus]] of the [[orchid]] family, consisting of about (40 according to American Horticultural Society / 16 according to Flora) species of medium-sized, evergreen, epiphytic or terrestrial orchids which are natives of humid forests at low- to mid-elevation parts [[South America]], primarily Brazil.
The pseudobulbs are conical to ovoid and produce 2 or more narrowly elongated leaves, shaped like a lance, folded and leathery or fleshy.
The pseudobulbs are conical to ovoid and produce 2 or more narrowly elongated leaves, shaped like a lance, folded and leathery or fleshy.
They are known for their ease of culture and are much in demand as excellent cut flowers.
They are known for their ease of culture and are much in demand as excellent cut flowers.
Zygopetalums are hardy orchids that enjoy similar conditions to [[cymbidium]]s, and are often grown with them.
==Cultivation==
==Cultivation==
Cool to intermediate growing orchids. Grow in standard orchid potting mix (epiphytic) in containers that can accommodate their root systems, or in slatted baskets. Provide high humidity and bright light during growth, while watering freely and fertilizing with orchid fertilizer. During winter, give it full light and sparing water.
Cool to intermediate growing orchids. Grow in standard orchid potting mix, with a lot of coarse bark (epiphytic) in deep containers that can accommodate their vigorous root systems, or in slatted baskets. Provide high humidity and bright light during growth (spring to autumn), while watering freely and fertilizing with orchid fertilizer. Without the humidity/air circulation, leaf tips may dry off and spot. During winter, give it full light and sparing water.
===Propagation===
===Propagation===
*''[[Zygopetalum sincoranum]]'' (Brazil - Bahia).
*''[[Zygopetalum sincoranum]]'' (Brazil - Bahia).
*''[[Zygopetalum triste]]'' Dark-purple Zygopetalum (Brazil - Minas Gerais) (terrestrial or [[lithophyte]])
*''[[Zygopetalum triste]]'' Dark-purple Zygopetalum (Brazil - Minas Gerais) (terrestrial or [[lithophyte]])
===Hybrids===
Most hybrids heavily influenced by ''Zygopetalum mackayi'', leading to a similarity between many of the crossings. Crossing using ''Zygopetalum maxillare'' produced more compact plants, which can bloom more than once per year.
*'Alan Greatwood' - shapely, round dark brown/maroon flowers with greenish edge to petals and sepals, a white labellum, with dark lilac veining;
*'Blanchetown' - light tan flowers, purple labellum with darker striping;
*'Imagination' - dark brown blooms, deep purple labellum;
*'Kiwi Dust' - green blooms with bars of maroon markings, labellum is white and deep lilac;
*'Titanic' - robust hybrid, highly fragrant.
==References==
==References==
*American Horticultural Society: A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, by Christopher Brickell, Judith D. Zuk. 1996. ISBN 0789419432
*American Horticultural Society: A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, by Christopher Brickell, Judith D. Zuk. 1996. ISBN 0789419432
*Flora: The Gardener's Bible, by Sean Hogan. Global Book Publishing, 2003. ISBN 0881926248
[[Category:Orchid]]
[[Category:Orchid]]
