Orchid Cymbidium.
Orchid Cymbidium plant ( picture) is my valentine's gift from my Hubby in 2011. They are cool growing orchids, native to the subtropical highlands of Southeast Asia. They can be enjoyed indoor or outdoors while in bloom.
Orchid Cymbidium are popular among growers with a penchant for easy care orchid and the most popular of spring flowering orchid.
On the west Coast of United states and in other cool summer areas that receive no frosts are often grown as garden plants.Their striking sprays of long lasting blooms provide ideal home or patio decoration and are used often as a cut flowers.
There are two grown types, standart flower and miniature flower. The miniature is known as "Novelties", they are more heat tolerant. Cymbidiums are terrestrial plants in nature and require a moisture-retentive but well drained mix.
Light : Sufficient light is important for healthy growth and flower production. Place them in bright light.
Temperature : Best range is 50-70F. Mature plant need night temperature min 60F or min 50F in late summer to initiate flower spike. Cymbidiums can tolerate temperatures up to 95-100F in shaded area increase humidity and air circulation.
Water : Mature plants must never dry out between watering. Water thoroughly once a week, make sure plant is allowed to dry between watering.
Humidity : Cymbidiums need 50-60% .In dry air, place on trays of moistened pebbles or use a humidifier.
Fertilizer : Every other week with a 1/2 dose of well balance fertilizer such as 10-10-10 or 20-20-20. The exact fertilizer will depend on the mix in which plants growing.
Potting : Best done every 2-3 year in spring immediately after flowering to allow maximum time to reestablish before next flowering seoson.
Rebloom tip : After the last flower expires, remove the flower spike at the base. In order to re-bloom, plants need cooler temperatures and bright light.
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Orchid Cymbidium are popular among growers with a penchant for easy care orchid and the most popular of spring flowering orchid.
On the west Coast of United states and in other cool summer areas that receive no frosts are often grown as garden plants.Their striking sprays of long lasting blooms provide ideal home or patio decoration and are used often as a cut flowers.
There are two grown types, standart flower and miniature flower. The miniature is known as "Novelties", they are more heat tolerant. Cymbidiums are terrestrial plants in nature and require a moisture-retentive but well drained mix.
Light : Sufficient light is important for healthy growth and flower production. Place them in bright light.
Temperature : Best range is 50-70F. Mature plant need night temperature min 60F or min 50F in late summer to initiate flower spike. Cymbidiums can tolerate temperatures up to 95-100F in shaded area increase humidity and air circulation.
Water : Mature plants must never dry out between watering. Water thoroughly once a week, make sure plant is allowed to dry between watering.
Humidity : Cymbidiums need 50-60% .In dry air, place on trays of moistened pebbles or use a humidifier.
Fertilizer : Every other week with a 1/2 dose of well balance fertilizer such as 10-10-10 or 20-20-20. The exact fertilizer will depend on the mix in which plants growing.
Potting : Best done every 2-3 year in spring immediately after flowering to allow maximum time to reestablish before next flowering seoson.
Rebloom tip : After the last flower expires, remove the flower spike at the base. In order to re-bloom, plants need cooler temperatures and bright light.
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