Cymbidium Orchid Care - Boat Orchids 

The Cymbidium is classed as a cool area orchid, so does not require high, humid temperatures – especially in the winter. However, they are generally not hardy enough to withstand freezing or near frost temperatures.

Care of Cymbidiums

Its needs: Bright light essential but avoid direct sun. Good ventilation required to keep Cymbidiums healthy, and in particular a generally cool environment. Cooler temperatures are particularly important at night for success with flowering and overall plant well being. A specialist orchid potting mix should be used which allows very good drainage.

General Care: Water freely throughout the summer growing season, and use a specialist orchid fertiliser once a month. Mist spray in hot weather. Re-pot only if plant has really outgrown its container. This should be done immediately after flowering but only if really necessary. It is far better to have this orchid pot bound.

Therein lies a small problem in that the plant can become top-heavy in a small restrictive pot. It can be kept tidy bu inserting a few light canes around the pot ot support the wayward foliage – bit do not tie the foliage I too tightly. It needs air circulation

Good for: Cymbidiums are excellent. Exotic, long-lasting, blooms make this an attractive gift.

Problems with Cymbidium Orchids

As with many plants grown indoors, they can be attacked by mealy bug, Red spider mite, and scale pest.

Propagation of Cymbidiums

For a few added plants, the main plant can be divided in early spring right after flowering. This works well with pot bound plants.

Otherwise pseudo bulbs can also be individually detached and re-potted – again after flowering.

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