zygopetalum culture

[bjames]

I am a Zygopetalum owner for the first time. Is the care of Zygos very similar to Cymbidiums? I live in zone 6. Would they benefit from a summer in my garden with morning sun like cymbidiums do? Might they not attract scale &/or aphids outside? Will they do just as well if I keep them in a southern window and water frequently?

[dennis]

i dont know about growing outside i keep mine in a east/sputh window temps in the mid 70's and currently high humidity and they are doing great i have two and both have nice new growth

[justatypn]

How ironic, was looking for info myself, got one for Mother's Day and this is new to my collection. Cultural habits seem pretty simple...tks Dennis

[KEGinMichigan]

All of my orchids go outside during the summer, including the zygos. I think I'm considered zone 5. My plants get afternoon sun since my balcony faces west. The only problem that I have is from earwigs. They love hanging around the leaf axils. I have to flood the axils to get the bugs out of there. I have never had a problem with scale or aphids from keeping my plants outside. My plants grow well and even bloom while outdoors.

I hope this helps.

Kevin