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ZygopetalumFamily: Orchidaceae.
| Zygopetalum mackeyi Hook. (syn. Z. mackaii) |
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Genus of about 40 species of medium-sized, evergreen, epiphytic or terrestrial orchids native to South America, occuring in warm rainforest. They have conical to ovoid pseudobulbs, from the top of which are produced 2 or more narrowly elongated, lance-shaped, folded, leathery or fleshy leaves. Racemes of fragrant flowers arise from the bases of the pseudobulbs from autumn to spring. |
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Watering and misting |
Propagation |
| Cool- to Intermediate-growing orchids. Grow in epiphytic orchid potting mix. When in growth, provide humid conditions with bright light. In winter, admit full light. |
Water freely all year, sparingly in winter. |
Divide the plant or remove backbulbs. |
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