How to grow Cymbidium Orchid

Cymbidium

Dappled Sun
OR
Partial Sun
Medium

Plants with dark green leaves are not receiving enough sunlight.¹³ Water more during growing season³, when in bloom water less but do not let dry out. Large, older varieties may need a cold period in order to bloom, smaller new ones usually do not.¹ These orchids need a combination of cooler temps and less water to bloom.¹ Cymbidiums prefer a slightly acid soil mix.²

How long does Cymbidium orchid take to grow?

These estimates for how long Cymbidium orchid takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

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Other names for Cymbidium orchid

Cymbidium, King orchid

Cymbidium Sw.

Footnotes

¹ About.com

² Cymbidium Society paper on soil mixes

³ Cymbidium Society Culture info