Zootrophion atropurpureum is a small, epiphytic orchid native to tropical America, featuring dark purple, almost black, flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect
75% intensity
Morning sun or filtered light is ideal. Avoid direct harsh sunlight.
Keep moist
75% intensity
Avoid waterlogging; reduce slightly in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Intermediate
50% intensity
Daytime: 20-25°C; Nighttime: 15-18°C. Avoid drastic fluctuations.
Regular feeding
50% intensity
Diluted orchid fertilizer during growth, cease in winter.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the potting medium consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of the substrate begins to dry out.
Reduce watering slightly during the cooler, dormant periods to prevent root rot, but never allow the plant to dry out completely.
Pruning is generally minimal. Remove any dead, damaged, or withered pseudobulbs and leaves at the base.
You can also trim back spent flower spikes to encourage further blooming or to maintain the plant's shape and tidiness.
Propagation is typically done by division.
When the plant has become overcrowded and a new growth emerges with several pseudobulbs, carefully divide the clump into smaller sections, ensuring each division has at least 2-3 pseudobulbs and healthy roots.
Pot each division separately.
Repot every 2-3 years, or when the potting medium begins to break down. Use a well-draining orchid mix, such as bark chips and sphagnum moss.
Repot after flowering, preferably when new root growth is observed, to minimize transplant shock.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Zootrophion Atropurpureum (Zootrophion atropurpureum) 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 | Zootrophion |
| Species | Zootrophion atropurpureum |
Similar in genus Zootrophion
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