Zygopetalum pabstii
Also known as: Pabst's Zygopetalum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Brazil
General Information
Pabst's Zygopetalum is a warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Brazil. It is named after the Brazilian Orchid Botanist in the 1900's.
Altitude
300 - 400 m
0
2500
Flower Size
10 - 10 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
16 - 30 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
36000 - 36000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous lance shaped oblong shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Autumn
Blooming Season
- Autumn
- 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.
