It is suitable for growing in temperate regions. They can be grown in containers outside in spring, summer and fall and moved inside when there is a risk of the first frost.
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How to grow orchids
It is suitable for growing in temperate regions. They can be grown in containers outside in spring, summer and fall and moved inside when there is a risk of the first frost.
Cymbidium can be easily divided when repotting in the spring. And during the summer, they will grow rapidly, creating new pseudobulbs with long leaves.
Their natural blooming season is in the winter, which is ideal if you have a houseplant for display. The bloom is triggered by a combination of reduced temperature and reduced water availability.
Light
During the growing season, the orchid likes bright sunlight. however you should not expose it to direct sunlight, as this can burn the plant. A few hours of morning sunlight combined with a shady afternoon would be perfect.
If you grow orchids indoors, a south- or east-facing window is ideal. In the right light, the leaves will be apple green instead of dark green. Dark green plants are likely not getting enough sunlight to bloom well.
Soil
The orchid is a semi-terrestrial orchid. They grow naturally in loamy soil, depositing thin roots into the soil. They are therefore perfectly suited to conditions that can be easily replicated at home: loose, organic-rich potting mix.
Most growers recommend using a combination of fir bark, perlite, peat moss, and other loose organic matter for cymbidium orchids. A commercial paphiopedilum orchid mix will usually serve these plants well.
Drinking water
Water these plants regularly during the growing season (i.e. spring, summer, and fall). And remember the purer the water, the healthier the plant. Salt build-up from tap water can cause damage, such as blight, a condition in which the tips of the leaves turn black and die. So make sure to drain the water through the potting mix.
During winter flowers bloom, reduce watering. However, do not let the plant dry out completely. Instead, keep the potting mixture slightly moist to the touch.
Temperature and humidity
Cymbidium is significantly more tolerant of cold than some other common orchids. Larger varieties need an extended period of cold to bloom, while smaller varieties are not entirely dependent on cold weather.
Cymbidiums are known to be able to withstand freezing temperatures for short periods of time, although frost will eventually kill them. A night with temperatures down to 40 degrees F should be fine. On the other hand, cycads can also tolerate summer heat without wilting, as they are well suited to temperate regions of Asia, where there is considerable variation in seasonal and diurnal temperatures.
Outdoors, these orchids can tolerate most humidity levels with the exception of very dry climates. And indoors, they prefer around 40% to 60% humidity. If you need to increase humidity, you can place the plant container on a cobblestone tray filled with water. Just make sure that the bottom of the container doesn’t touch the water, as this can lead to root rot.
Fertilizer
During the growing season, fertilize the weak orchid every two months. Or sprinkle slow-dissolving pellets into the growing medium at the beginning of the crop. Take care to avoid fertilizing with a high nitrogen content, as this can cause rapid foliage growth that destroys the orchid’s flowers.
Common Pests
The orchid grows well, so it is resistant to most insects and diseases.
