Zygopetalum maculatum
Zygopetalum maculatum is a species of orchid native to Peru, Bolivia and Brazil. The plants are mainly situated in flat, very wet, moss-covered, semi-boggy areas at elevations of.
Description
Zygopetalum maculatum has a long inflorescence with eight to twelve fragrant flowers. The flowers are wide, and are green with red-brown markings with a white lip marked with violet.Successfully pollinated flowers close slightly to indicate pollination. Pollinated flowers remain healthy and colorful for up to three months, but unpollinated flowers wilt after one month.