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| Origin
of the Zygopetalum |
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This orchid grows in Brazil, Paraguay and Bolivia on tree trunks,
roots and leaves. During the blooming period some sorts of Zygopetalum
emit a fragrant perfume.
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| Care
of the Zygopetalum |
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During
the summer blooming period, place the plant in a light place
outside or in a cool light area inside. A rest period of 10
weeks at the end of the growth period (March until September)
fosters blossoming. A rest period means that the orchid should
be placed in a cool, shady place. Of course the plant should
not be allowed to dehydrate! In the summer, during the growth
period keep the bud damp and in the winter at night submerge
the bud once a week in tepid water. The Zygopetalum can bloom
again from each new shoot can foster a new. After 2 to 3 years
the plant must be moved to a bigger pot or be split up and re-potted
in two parts. Use orchid potting soil for this.
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