intermediatecommonZygopetalum
B.G. White Zygopetalum
Zygopetalum B.G. White
A reliable hybrid version of the classic Zygopetalum, with the same wonderful fragrance.
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Keep evenly moist
Lightmedium
Bright filtered light
Foodmedium
Weak feed weekly
Temp
55-85°F
Humidity
50-70%
Origin
Hybrid
Special care:A robust hybrid that blooms more freely than the species.
About B.G. White Zygopetalum
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Care guide
Potting medium
Medium bark with perlite and a little sphagnum to hold moisture.
Repotting
Every 2 years, only when starting new growth.
Bloom season
Autumn to winter, with strong hyacinth-like fragrance.
Bloom longevity
4–6 weeks per spike.
Growth habit
Sympodial with bright green pseudobulbs and arching leaves.
Propagation
Division of mature clumps.
Pests & prevention
Spider mites; sensitive to fertilizer salts.
Signs of trouble
- ●Black streaks on leaves → fungal from water sitting on foliage at night
- ●Sudden leaf drop → cold + wet combination
Grower's tips
- ★Water in the morning so leaves dry by evening.
- ★Use only pure water (rain or RO); they hate hard tap water.
