Zygostates pellucida

Also known as: The Transparent Zygostates or Ornithocephalus pseudobulbiferus Ornithocephalus pseudobulbifer Dipteranthus pseudobulbifer Dipteranthus pseudobulbiferus Zygostates pellucidus Dipteranthus pellucidus in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Brazil

General Information

The Transparent Zygostates is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Brazil.

Plant Description

Grows to 10cm. Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves that grow to 1-10cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.2-0.8cm

Substrate(s)

• Spaghnum Moss

Climate

Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 79mm to 132mm per day, heaviest in March and lightest in May. Humidity ranges from 66% to 79%, highest in January and lowest in June. Temperature ranges from 9C to 31C, highest in July (20C to 31C) and lowest in January (9C to 19C).

Watering

These orchids prefer a wet-dry cycle between waterings, they should be watered frequently but only when the moisture is approaching dryness, where the pot feels light and/or the media looks dry. Keep an eye on mounted orchids in warm weather as they may dehydrate quickly.

Fertiliser

Apply liquid based fertiliser per recommended directions. They can benefit from a high phosphate fertiliser leading up to flowering season, followed by a high nitrogen fertiliser when new growth appears, and a balanced fertiliser in other times. These orchids can also tolerate slow release fertiliser applied 1-2 pellets per cup (250ml) of media.

Use balanced fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round. Use a high Nitrogen fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Use a high Phosphorous fertiliser during Summer.