Cymbidium Orchids
admin February 25th, 2010
Cymbidium orchids are the one with the biggest leaves. That is why they grow best outside where they can get as much space and light as possible.
These flowers can look good for more than two months after being cut. If you’re looking to grow one of these orchids, there are a few things you need to know beforehand. This article will teach you how to care for cymbidium orchids.
Light
These orchids usually grow best when kept outdoors for most of the year. You should give them as much light as possible. However, never expose them to intense direct sunlight as that can burn the leaves. When given the right amount of light, the plant’s leaves will be light green and firm.
Cymbidium orchids like to consume a lot of water and stay moist. Therefore, you should water them frequently. Make sure you drench the pot thoroughly. This is especially important during active growth from March until October. During the cooler months, you can keep the pot a little less wet.
Temperature
In the wild, these orchids are found in tropical and subtropical parts of the world. You should provide a temperature around 80 degrees Fahrenheit during the day. The temperature should be much cooler at night. Try to keep it between 50 and 65. These plants are quite hardy, so they can survive exposure to temperature extremes for a short period of time.
Fertilizer
Cymbidiums should be given liquid fertilizer twice a month from January to July. During the darker and cooler winter months, you should feed them less and keep them slightly drier. From August to December, you should only fertilize the plant once a month.
Repotting
Cymbidium orchids bloom best when kept in their pot. Therefore, you shouldn’t disturb the plant too much. You should only repot when the pseudo-bulbs are up against the edge of the pot. You should wait to repot after the plant has bloomed. After repotting orchids, you should water it lightly.
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[...] Cymbidium orchids should be repotted in a pot that is larger then the current, but not too much larger – go just one size up. Don’t make the mistake of thinking you can repot into a really huge pot and then not have to worry about it for the next 5 years! Fill the pot about 2/3rds of the way with soil that is formulated for orchids and set the plant with the growing tip in the center and it’s roots spread out in the soil. Fill the pot with the rest of the soil and pack it gently around the plant. Water thoroughly. [...]