Zeuxine violascens
Also known as: The Violet Zeuxine or Psychechilos purpurascens Psychechilos violaceus Hetaeria purpurascens in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae
Native to: Malaysia Thailand
General Information
The Violet Zeuxine is a hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae native to Malaysia and Thailand.
Altitude
500 - 700 m
0
2500
Temperature
23 - 30 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
8000 - 8000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous thick erect leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Summer
Blooming Season
- Summer
Climate
Grows at low elevations.
Fertiliser
These plants do well with slow release fertiliser at the rate of 2-3 pellets per cup (250ml) of media. Additional fertiliser during the growth period may be beneficial, but not necessary.
