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Description
Corycium Nigrescens, also known as the Black Corycium, is a flowering plant that is native to South Africa. It belongs to the family Orchidaceae and has a distinctive appearance with its black and white flowers.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukarya |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Corycium |
Appearance
Corycium Nigrescens is a small plant that usually reaches about 20cm in height. It has a single stem with a few leaves at the base of the plant. The flowers are black and white, with the petals being black and the lip being white. The lip has a fringed edge and a yellow spot in the center.
Care Guide
Corycium Nigrescens is an easy plant to care for, but it does have some specific requirements.
- Water: This plant prefers to be kept moist but not wet. Water it regularly but make sure the soil is well-draining.
- Fertilization: Fertilize the plant once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
- Soil: The plant prefers a well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter.
- Sunlight: The plant prefers bright, indirect sunlight. Avoid direct sunlight as it can damage the leaves.
- Hardiness Zones: Corycium Nigrescens is hardy in USDA zones 9-11.
Common Pests & Diseases
Corycium Nigrescens is susceptible to the following pests and diseases:
- Spider Mites: These tiny pests can be easily controlled with insecticidal soap or neem oil.
- Root Rot: This can be caused by overwatering or poor drainage. Make sure the plant is in well-draining soil and water it only when the top inch of soil is dry.
- Fungal Diseases: These can be prevented by keeping the leaves dry and providing good air circulation around the plant.
Habitat
Corycium Nigrescens is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and scrubland. It prefers well-draining soils and bright, indirect sunlight.
Question and Answer
Q: Can Corycium Nigrescens be grown indoors?
A: Yes, Corycium Nigrescens can be grown indoors as long as it is provided with bright, indirect sunlight.
Q: How often should Corycium Nigrescens be fertilized?
A: Corycium Nigrescens should be fertilized once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
Q: What is the hardiness zone for Corycium Nigrescens?
A: Corycium Nigrescens is hardy in USDA zones 9-11.
Q: How often should Corycium Nigrescens be watered?
A: Corycium Nigrescens prefers to be kept moist but not wet. Water it regularly but make sure the soil is well-draining.
Related Plants
- Corycium bicaudatum
- Corycium carnosum
- Corycium nigrescens
- Corycium orobanchoides
References
- PlantZAfrica. (n.d.). Corycium nigrescens. Retrieved from http://pza.sanbi.org/corycium-nigrescens
- The Plant List. (2013). Corycium nigrescens Rchb.f. Retrieved from http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-52611
