How to grow cymbidium in winter and during flowering period

1. Temperature

Cymbidium orchid likes coolness, and the most suitable growth temperature for it is 10-25℃. During the flowering period of Cymbidium orchid in winter, if the maintenance temperature can be maintained at 5-15℃, the Cymbidium orchid can bloom for more than 3 months without withering.

2. Lighting

Cymbidium orchids love light. Sufficient light is beneficial to the growth of the plant's leaves, which in turn promotes the formation of flower arrows and allows the plant to bloom more. Moreover, the light in winter is warm and soft, and there is no need for shading at all. It can be moved directly to the south balcony to bask in the sun.

3. Watering

Cymbidium has relatively high requirements for water quantity and water quality. In winter, you can insert a bamboo stick in the pot, pull it out and check it from time to time. When the bamboo stick is dry, water it thoroughly. The water should be dried one day in advance. Watering with slightly acidic water is more beneficial to the growth of Cymbidium.

4. Humidity

Cymbidium orchid likes to grow in a high humidity environment. Too low humidity is not conducive to the growth and development of the plant. In addition, the indoor heating room is particularly dry in winter. It is necessary to spray water around the plant frequently to increase the humidity, but be careful not to splash water on the flower buds to avoid falling flowers.

5. Fertilization

If the cymbidium has not bloomed, you can apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizers once every month to promote flowering of the plant. If the cymbidium has already bloomed, or if you have just bought a new cymbidium from the flower market, do not apply fertilizer. Wait until the plant has flowers faded and then prune it before applying fertilizer.