| Cymbidium orchid plants were first mentioned in | | | | add ice water to the soil after sunset during the |
| China during the Chin dynasty. Yes, way back in | | | | month of August. |
| 265 AD. They are beautiful, delicate orchid plants | | | | Water them well especially during their growth |
| which have been used for corsages. They come | | | | period, March through September. After this you |
| in a wide range of colors, including reds, yellows, | | | | can water the cymbidium orchid plants less but |
| whites and others. | | | | not allowing them to dry out. |
| And now they are grown for the florist industry | | | | Also, don't rush to repot. Let the orchids get |
| because of their large flowers, about 5+ inches. | | | | pot-bound and the psueodpods can get pushed |
| The flowers on the cymbidium orchid last for five | | | | out to the edges of the pot. Only then repot. |
| to seven weeks. Cymbidiums are used for | | | | They do better when in close quarters. |
| corsage orchids. | | | | These plants do need good lighting for good |
| There are other cymbidiums which do not have | | | | growth. So, don't park them under a tree. |
| as large flowers, but have an intermediate size | | | | Also, year round fertilizer is necessary. You can |
| flower. One of these is the cymbidium 'Royale'. | | | | use a liquid fertilizer which is balanced or even a |
| These plants grow well outdoors and can take | | | | timed-release version. During the cymbidium orchid |
| cool temps and even a short freeze, to about 28 | | | | plants growth phase you will need to give them a |
| degrees F. But once this occurs bring the orchid | | | | supplement fertilizer as well. |
| indoors. | | | | Cymbidium orchid plants can produce some of the |
| Cymbidium orchid plants usually bloom from | | | | largest flowers and ones which will last 5- 7 |
| February to May. During the summer months | | | | weeks amid the wash of great colors. |
| they will do better with cooler soil at night. If this | | | | Have fun with these plants, they'll re-pay you |
| is a problem in your region my suggestion is to | | | | time and time again. |