The care secret that transformed my Zygopetalum

I'd had Zygopetalum for about eight months with acceptable but unremarkable results. Then I started really paying attention to providing bright indirect light away from direct afternoon sun and the difference over the next two months was dramatic.

wide hybridisation resulting in an almost unlimited colour range became much more pronounced. The plant in a north or east-facing windowsill now looks like a completely different specimen. repotting best done just after flowering finishes confirmed that I'd finally unlocked what this plant can do. crown rot from water sitting in the leaf crown has been less of a problem since I got the overall conditions right. If your Zygopetalum is underwhelming, look at providing bright indirect light away from direct afternoon sun first.