What is Cymbidium orchid?
Cymbidium commonly known as boat orchids, It is native to the tropics of Australia and Asia. Cymbidiums are valued for their long-blooming flowers, which are lovely arrangements as well as corsages that make their dense, waxy petals open in spring and often stay on their stalks for up to two months.
Must have outdoor Orchid
If you’re looking for an orchid variety to grow outdoors, the Cymbidium orchid is probably the best choice you can make. They need a lot of light in order to produce their long sprays of blooms and can tolerate cooler temperatures more so than many other orchid varieties. Cymbidium orchid growing is a good way for beginners to start, especially if they have a plot of protected soil outdoors they want to fill. If you want to take a first step into the world of orchids, look for information about Cymbidium orchid varieties.
Cymbidium orchid care is just as detailed as that of other orchids, but it can be simpler if you already have the right environment at hand. These orchids love bright, cool places with a lot of moisture in the air. Florida winters are ideal, as are the northern states in the summer. The first ingredient you need for successful Cymbidium growing is sunlight. Make sure they are planted where they get full sun during the entire day. If you live in a particularly warm environment, give the flowers shade during the heat of the day. You can tell if they are getting enough sunlight when the leaves are a bright, yellow-green, not a dark green.
What time of year do cymbidium orchids flower?
The most commonly grown cymbidium orchids bud in winter and flower from May through August and September to produce stunning long-lasting flowers. Try this trick to help bring a Phalaenopsis back into flower. Alternate with cutting the stems down to 3 cm to avoid exhausting the plants.
Cymbidium orchids need good light and a significant lowering in night temperatures during the summer to initiate flower spikes for the following season. Ideally, the temperature differential must be about 14°F (8°C) for a couple of weeks, which is difficult to achieve in the home.
After any danger of frost is over, put the Cymbidium outside in a protected position with dappled shade. Gradually acclimatize it to more light. Watering depends on the weather, but make sure that the plant has good drainage. Placing the pot on a brick helps water to drain away and also deters slugs. Continue to feed the plant with a spring/summer fertilizer until the end of June.
Stop feeding during July, starting again in August, using a fall/winter fertilizer; Cymbidium are not gross feeders and appreciate a break. Bring the plant back indoors before the first frost and place it in a cool location. It is important to acclimatize Cymbidium gradually to an increase in temperature, since too abrupt a change will cause bud drop (see p. 134). To enjoy the flowers in the house as long as possible, wait until the blooms start to open before moving the plant.
Just before the final flower dies, cut the flowering stem carefully with pruning shears or a clean knife, just above a node. Leave about 10–12 in (25–30 cm) of stem. Continue with routine watering and feeding. Often, the node produces a secondary flower spike. If nothing appears after eight to 10 months, try reducing the plant’s ambient temperature by 9°F (5°C) for four weeks. If the cut stem goes brown, remove it near the bottom.
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