Water
Water thoroughly when the potting medium feels dry to the touch, typically once a week. Avoid allowing the roots to sit in water, which can lead to rot.
Reduce watering slightly during cooler periods or when the plant is not actively growing.
Also known as Spotted Orchid · Spotted Zygopetalum
Zygopetalum maculatum is a captivating orchid prized for its unique, fragrant flowers, featuring a distinctive pattern of spots and stripes.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light.
75% intensity
Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch leaves.
Keep moist but not waterlogged.
75% intensity
Allow potting mix to dry slightly between waterings.
Orchid bark mix
50% intensity
Intermediate temperatures.
50% intensity
Daytime: 20-27°C, Nighttime: 13-18°C. Cooler winter nights are beneficial for blooming.
Regular feeding during growth.
50% intensity
Use a balanced orchid fertilizer diluted during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the potting medium feels dry to the touch, typically once a week. Avoid allowing the roots to sit in water, which can lead to rot.
Reduce watering slightly during cooler periods or when the plant is not actively growing.
Remove spent flower spikes and any yellow or dead leaves as they appear. Cut back pseudobulbs that have fully matured and are no longer contributing to growth. This helps maintain the plant's health and appearance.
This orchid is typically propagated by division. When the plant has multiple pseudobulbs and has outgrown its pot, divide the clump into sections, ensuring each section has at least three pseudobulbs and healthy roots.
Replant divisions into fresh orchid mix.
Repot every 2-3 years, or when the potting medium begins to break down. This is best done after flowering, typically in spring. Use a well-draining orchid mix.
Gently remove old medium, trim any dead roots, and place the plant in a slightly larger pot.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Zygopetalum Maculatum (Zygopetalum maculatum)
Where Zygopetalum Maculatum (Zygopetalum maculatum) is found

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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Zygopetalum |
| Species | Zygopetalum maculatum |
Similar in genus Zygopetalum
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