Cymbidium orchid

Cymbidium hybrids · Family Orchidaceae

Also known as: cymbidium, boat orchid

Light: Bright indirect to full sun
Watering: Every 5 days
Difficulty: Moderate
Pet-safe: Yes

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Care

Where to put it

Bright, airy windowsill or conservatory with cool nights to trigger flowering.

Light

Lots of light; tolerates gentle morning sun. Too little light means no flowers.

Watering

Keep the compost lightly moist; water when the surface dries.

About the plant

The Cymbidium produces long spikes with many long-lasting flowers, widely used in arrangements. It is vigorous, with long, slender leaves. It needs plenty of light and cooler nights to flower.

Origin

Native to tropical and subtropical Asia, such as the Himalayas, and Australia, in mountain forests.

What it likes

Lots of light, with morning sun
Cool nights in autumn
Moist, free-draining potting mix

What it dislikes

Constant warmth day and night
Low light
Waterlogging

Did you know?

It has been grown in China for more than two thousand years and was admired by Confucius.