Schizochilus zeyheri 0
Author: Otto Wilhelm Sonder (1812-1881)Family: Orchidaceae Subfamily: Orchidoideae Tribe: Orchideae Subtribe: Orchidinae
Genus: Schizochilus
English name: Zeyher's schizochilus
Zone: South Africa
References
- The flowering plants of South Africa, E.P. Phillips. Veld & Flora 1944 Vol. 24 pag. 941. Address
General specifications
Biological type: orchid
Frost resistance: 14ºF
Leaf color: bright green
Flower color: yellow
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite Plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Indexed Species not necessarily threatened with extinction (Cites II) the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 0,6ft x 0,9ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from May until July
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 25%Perliet+50%Copaux+25%Compost
Plant watering: 1x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Bulbs; 2L forestry pot, 1L container, 25L high container, 145L wide cup
Frost resistance: 14ºF
Leaf color: bright green
Flower color: yellow
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite Plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Indexed Species not necessarily threatened with extinction (Cites II) the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 0,6ft x 0,9ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from May until July
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 25%Perliet+50%Copaux+25%Compost
Plant watering: 1x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Bulbs; 2L forestry pot, 1L container, 25L high container, 145L wide cup
Sowing instructions
SPRING Sow the seeds on the surface of Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix and pouwder with 2mm Siliceous Sand between 68-77°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight. The seeds germinate in 6-7 weeks.
Experiences in the garden
15-09-16A Obtaining seeds from seed provider Exotic Plants collected in '....'. (Cultivated from unknown origin)
08-03-17 Send a batch to nursery Phytesia.
05-05-17B Obtaining seeds from seed provider SilverHill collected in '....'. (Cultivated from unknown origin)
30-04-20 Sown 200 seeds in a container 1L, they did not geminate.
Protocol: Spring Surface+Sand Sowing mix+Sand 64-72°F Damp substrate+Light 6-7w