How to Grow and Care for Cymbidium Orchids

In this video I will take you through the entire year of care for cymbidium orchids. Including the most important part. How to make ...

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Key insights about video How to Grow and Care for Cymbidium Orchids

🌺 Cymbidiums are popular and easy to grow orchids that thrive on neglect.

🌺 They can be grown in any climate and bloom from October to May.

🌺 To get them to bloom, feed them with a high Bloom Orchid formula with a high middle and last number.

🌺 Stake the bloom spikes to prevent them from falling over or snapping off in the wind.

🌺 Protect them from the strong hot sun of summer by placing them in filtered light.

🌺 Divide the clump in May to ensure that sunlight reaches all of the pseudo bulbs.

🌺 Switch to a fertilizer for bloom in September and keep them well-watered but not sitting in water.

🌺 Cut off any dead or diseased leaves to maximize sunlight hitting the pseudo bulbs.

🌺 Following these steps will result in a great show of blooms each winter and spring.

Timestamped Summary

00:00 Introduction to cymbidiums, popular and easy to grow orchids.

00:22 Blooming cymbidiums can be tricky.

00:45 January is a good time to look for cymbidiums as it is in the middle of their bloom season, which is October through May.

01:18 Cymbidiums are native to cool tropical jungles and are hardy in zones 10 and 11. Can be brought indoors in cold climates.

02:01 Feeding cymbidiums with a high bloom orchid formula with a high middle and last number (phosphorus and potassium) encourages bloom spikes.

02:25 Staking bloom spikes to prevent them from falling over or snapping off in the wind.

02:38 Using a saucer with gravel underneath to catch water drainage, as cymbidiums require excellent drainage.

02:59 In May, switch to a fertilizer for growth, with a high first number (nitrogen).

03:18 Protecting cymbidiums from the strong hot sun in summer by placing them in filtered light, under an open tree or using 50 shade cloth.

04:00 Monitoring leaf color to determine if cymbidiums are getting the right amount of light.

04:20 Dividing crowded clumps in May to ensure sunlight reaches all parts of the plant.

04:54 Switching back to fertilizer for bloom in September and ensuring cymbidiums are well-watered but not sitting in water.

05:19 Providing more sun for bloom development in fall and winter, especially if bringing cymbidiums indoors for winter protection.

05:45 Cutting off dead or diseased leaves and following the steps throughout the year for a great show each winter in spring.

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Q&A

What are cymbidiums?

Cymbidiums are popular and easy-to-grow orchids that can thrive in various conditions.

Do cymbidiums bloom easily?

No, getting cymbidiums to bloom can be tricky.

Where are cymbidiums native to?

Cymbidiums are native to cool tropical jungles.

Can cymbidiums be grown in cold climates?

Yes, cymbidiums can be brought indoors during the winter in cold climates.

When is the bloom season for cymbidiums?

The bloom season for cymbidiums is from October to May.

What should I do to care for cymbidiums throughout the year?

Throughout the year, you should feed them with a high bloom orchid formula, provide them with filtered light in the summer, switch to a fertilizer for growth in May, and switch back to a fertilizer for bloom in September.

How can I encourage cymbidiums to bloom?

You can stake the bloom spikes, use a high bloom orchid formula, and provide the right lighting conditions to encourage cymbidiums to bloom.