Species Orchid, Caper bean, Zygopetalum
Zygopetalummaculatum

Synonym:Zygopetalum bolivianum

Synonym:Zygopetalum intermedium

Synonym:Zygopetalum rivieri

Synonym:Zygopetalum mackaii

Synonym:Zygopetalum velutinum

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Veined

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
Chartreuse (yellow-green)

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting