Zygopetalum mackayi

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Zygopetalum mackayi
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Habit: herbaceous orchid
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Origin: Brazil
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Bloom: fall, winter
USDA Zones: 9-11
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petals and sepals are fleshy. green petals and sepals have maroon-purple splotches. Fan-shaped labellum. white labellum with dark lilac streaks. Up to 10 blooms. Flowers 3 in (8 cm) wide. flowers on thick upright stalks

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Z. mackayi calendar?
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More information about this species can be found on the genus page.

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