Do Cymbidiums flower every year?

They will flower for a period of 8 to 12 weeks each year. When the flower sheath swells and the buds emerge, bring the plant in out of the weather and keep the flowers dry to prevent bruising.

What colors do cymbidium orchids come in?

Cymbidium orchids come in a variety of colours including white, pink, orange, apricot, brown, red, burgundy, yellow, cream and green.

How often do Cymbidiums bloom?

They flower from autumn to spring, and produce large flower spikes that can last up to eight weeks each. Q Where’s the best place to put cymbidiums? A Cymbidiums need lots of light and low temperatures. Only keep them indoors during autumn and winter.

How long do cymbidium orchid blooms last?

Cool growing Cymbidium Orchids are exceptionally elegant plants with long lasting blooms. They flower from 4-12 weeks on the plant and at least 2-4 weeks as cut flowers.

Can cymbidiums take full sun?

Light is important for growing cymbidiums. This means only light shade during the middle of the day, or about 20 percent shade. In cool areas (such as coastal California), full sun is tolerated. Leaves should be a medium to golden green in color, not dark green.

What to feed orchids to bloom?

Choose a fertilizer that contains equal amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (look for 20-20-20 on the label). Fertilizer should be used at half-strength, mixing it with an equal amount of water before applying it to your orchid.

What do healthy cymbidium roots look like?

Healthy roots are indicated by large bright white tips and cream colour roots. Cymbidium roots must have plenty of room to penetrate and grow; they do prefer humidity within the root zone and prefer ample water. It is nearly impossible to overwater Cymbidium in active growth as long as the pH and EC are correct.

How often should cymbidiums be watered?

every seven to ten days
Water: Watering of Cymbidium is a delicate balancing act. They should not be allowed to go dry, yet they don’t care for a soggy environment either. Watering once every seven to ten days is about right.

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. Some orchids are capable of producing up to four flower spikes from each bulb and have erect, fleshy leaves.

Is coffee grounds good for orchids?

Orchids require very low amounts of fertilizer when they are actively growing leaves and roots. Coffee grounds are an excellent fertilizer, especially for orchids and African violets.

Should I fertilize my orchid while it is blooming?

You can fertilize your orchid while it’s in bloom, but it’s really not necessary. Performing this step during the resting phase helps give your orchid extra nutrients for reblooming.

What is best fertilizer for orchid?

Easy, we use 8/9 month professional Osmocote Exact (not in shops). This works all year around and adds that extra phosphorus we need for great blooming. We feed from August to May each year at a Peters EC reading of between 0.8 and 1.1mc. We apply Osmocote once per year each October.