Tips for growing cymbidium orchids

Cymbidium is a very beautiful flower with a beautiful plant shape, beautiful and elegant flowers, rich fragrance, and very high ornamental value. Here are some tips on growing cymbidium orchids.

1. Pot soil

Cymbidium orchids have requirements for potting soil. For cultivation, you can choose deeper ceramic pots as flower pots. Such pots have good air permeability. Cymbidium orchids should be grown in loose, breathable, and well-drained soil to promote the absorption of water and fertilizer by the roots and ensure healthy growth.

2. Lighting

Cymbidium is a relatively light-loving orchid. It is not shade-tolerant, and if there is insufficient light, it will easily grow poorly. Therefore, when growing it, it needs to be placed in an environment with sufficient sunlight to help improve photosynthesis. It can be exposed to the sun appropriately in spring, but it needs about 60% shade in summer.

3. Watering

Cymbidium orchids grow rapidly in spring and autumn, so you need to ensure that they have sufficient water. You can water them every 5 days and keep the soil moist. The temperature is high in summer, so increase the watering frequency appropriately, about once every 3 to 4 days. It is also necessary to spray water on the leaves frequently, which can reduce temperature and increase humidity, and help the plants survive the summer safely. The plant grows slowly in winter, so you must control water and wait until the soil is dry before watering.

4. Fertilization

During the growing season of cymbidium in spring and autumn, organic fertilizer can be used, and fertilization should be applied once a month. Use long-acting slow-release fertilizer , and the fertilizer effect can last for 3-6 months, so fertilization does not need to be too frequent. Stop fertilizing in both summer and winter.

5. Temperature

Cymbidium likes warmth, so in summer, you should pay attention to cooling and ventilating it to avoid it being in a stuffy environment. In winter, it should be kept in a warm environment indoors.

That’s it