Zygopetalum James Strauss gx 'Scentsation'
zygopetalum 'Scentsation'
An evergreen, epiphytic orchid suited for growing in a cool or intermediate greenhouse. It has narrowly oval, ribbed leaves and produces long-lasting sprays of fragrant flowers on long spikes; flowers are mottled a dark reddish-brown and green and have a broad, white, velvety lip heavily marked and streaked with purple
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Red Brown | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Red Brown Purple White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1CBotanical details
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Zygopetalum consists of around 14 species of orchid, native to the humid forests of South America and Brazil. They are known for their scented, waxy flowers. These long-lived blooms can be patterned in hues of green, purple, burgundy and raspberry.
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Best grown at temperatures of around 21-26°C in the day and 10-15°C at night. Ensure adequate light levels, but avoid direct sunlight. Water thoroughly when the growing medium is almost dry and allow to drain; allow to dry out between watering during the winter. Fertilise regularly and re-pot after flowering when pot bound using a suitable orchid compost. See indoor orchid cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by division; remove and replant old pseudobulbs when repotting in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, glasshouse red spider mite, slugs and mealybugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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