How To Care For Cymbidium

Cymbidiums are very special orchids. Due to the fact that they naturally grow in the Himalayan region, cymbidiums capacity to adapt to cool temperatures makes them the ideal plant for orchid growers in many countries with a temperate climate. Indeed, while most orchid species would feel badly in temperatures close to 50 degrees Fahrenheit, cymbidium can easily endure in an ambience close to 40 degrees Fahrenheit. 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. 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.

Cymbidium orchids are commonly used for corsages or cut flowers because of their large flowers. One spike may have up to 30 flowers, each one measuring between four and six inches. 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. 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 you have successfully repotted the orchid, you should water it lightly.

Concerning water and light, cymbidium orchids have some particularities about their needs if we compare them to other orchid kinds. During spring and summer, your cymbidium orchid will need more water than other orchid kinds do. A good recommendation is to place your cymbidium plant in a slatted basket with good water drainage. This way, their roots will have a good deal of air circulation, too. Regarding light, the most remarkable difference to other orchid species is that cymbidiums can endure the direct rays of the sun, provided that the atmosphere is not stiffly hot. Cymbidium orchids are very beautiful flowers and can be easily grown with the right knowledge. Using the proper cymbidium orchid care techniques is critical to the health of all your cymbidium orchids. If you plan on growing magnificent and beautiful orchids you will need to learn some of these basic and simple cymbidium orchid care strategies. I will explain how easy it is for anyone to grow beautiful and amazing cymbidium orchids with just a little bit of knowledge.