Zootrophion

Updated: September 16, 2006

Zootrophion is a very unsusal genus of small sized plants that unique "windowed" flowers. Zootrophions are related to Pleurothallus and are easy to grow and bloom. They enjoy moderately bright light, warm-intermediate temperatures, good humidity and air movement. They grow well in plastic pots with moss or a seedling bark (Paph) mix. According to Dr. Robert Dressler, there are four species of Zootrophion found in Panama.

Catalog Codes: Plant Size: S=seedling (3-5" leaf span), LS=large seedling (6+ leaf span), NBS=near-blooming size, BS=blooming size, MC=mericlone, D=division, MT=mounted

Plant Culture Codes:
Preferred Temperature: Cool (55-75 F); Intermediate (60-85 F); Warm (65-85 F)
Preferred Light Levels: Shady (Paph); Moderate (Phal); Moderately Bright (Cattleya); Bright (Vanda)

Zootrophion

Zootrophion dayanum - (Colombia) Spectacular!! Red roundish 6" leaves contrasted by large 1.5" flowers opening to glossy yellow inside, mottled purple outside. Outstanding! Grow intermediate, with moderate light, evenly moist.
3" pot, BS-D

Zootrophion endresianum - (Panama) Pale yellow flowers spotted with red. Grow intermediate, with moderate light, evenly moist.
3" pot, BS-D

Zootrophion hypodiscus - (Panama) Wonderful species! Red flowers in profusion, with yellow intereior of flower. Easy! Grow intermediate, with moderate light, evenly moist.
3" pot, BS-D

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