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inflorecences are upright with up to 8 flowers. flowers are 3 in (8 cm) wide. Flower petals are yellow-green, sepals are streaked with dark brown. White labellum has purplish red veins, densely covered in fine, short hairs.
inflorecences are upright with up to 8 flowers. flowers are 3 in (8 cm) wide. Flower petals are yellow-green, sepals are streaked with dark brown. White labellum has purplish red veins, densely covered in fine, short hairs.

Revision as of 02:35, 6 February 2009

Zygopetalum crinitum
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Habit: herbaceous orchid
Height: 8-24in (20-60cm)
Width: 4-16in (10-40cm)
Lifespan: perennial
Origin: Brazil
Poisonous:
Exposure:
Water:
Features: flowers, fragrance
Hardiness:
Bloom: winter to spring
USDA Zones: 9-11
Sunset Zones:
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inflorecences are upright with up to 8 flowers. flowers are 3 in (8 cm) wide. Flower petals are yellow-green, sepals are streaked with dark brown. White labellum has purplish red veins, densely covered in fine, short hairs.

More information about this species can be found on the genus page.

Cultivation

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Propagation

Pests and diseases

Species

Gallery

References

  • Flora: The Gardener's Bible, by Sean Hogan. Global Book Publishing, 2003. ISBN 0881926248

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