Zygopetalum crinitum

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Zygopetalum crinitum
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Habit: herbaceous orchid
Height: 8-24in (20-60cm)
Width: 4-16in (10-40cm)
Lifespan: perennial
Origin: Brazil
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Features: flowers, fragrance
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Bloom: winter to spring
USDA Zones: 9-11
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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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References

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

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