All about Orchids-Cymbidium (Cymbidium)

Cymbidium Orchid

Cymbidium flourishes nice in the middle and strong light. Enough is morning sun or afternoon overshadows sun. During the growing season, these orchids prefer day temperatures between 23 and 28 º C and night temperatures between 10 and 18 º C. Our summer temperatures are suitable for plants, where they protect against hot and dry conditions. From spring to autumn, until danger of frost, is an ideal location outside "under the cap", or the tree.
In the racial season must be Cymbidium moist but not wet. During the coldest period, however, prefer less watering. Do not allow the order to the plant stand in water or to water stayed around the bulbs. If during the winter stand over the radiators, they need to be sprayed.
If night temperature in summer moving between 10 and 18 ° C, placed them in the north, overshadowing window. If the temperature will be too high, they'll not prosper. Ideally, by the summer transfer them on a free. There remain until the autumn until the night temperature does not fall to 5 ° C.
Watering frequently. It is also strongly watering (every month), the Rinse-off from the substrate accumulated nutrients. Winter fertilization is not necessary. It is possible, that you will have to remove at transplantation flower stalks (cut flowers to hold in the water even weeks after the break). Before planting, soak the substrate well. New container should be large enough for the plant so that it is in the same container for 2 years. Pseudobulb's should be above the substrate, should not be buried.


Cymbidium Orchid


Cymbidium Orchid