- Botanical name: Cymbidium
- Common name: Orchid
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Plant Type: House plant
- Key features:
- Flowers
Cymbidium orchids are some of the easiest houseplants to grow. They bear pretty flowers in a range of colours, over a long period.
For best results grow Cymbidium orchids in a well-lit room away from direct sunlight. Cymbidiums prefer cooler growing conditions than other orchid varieties, and to flower well they require a distinct drop in temperature between day and night from mid- to late summer. It is possible to transfer cymbidiums outdoors in summer, but do keep them out of direct sunlight to prevent leaf scorch.
During the growing season, water regularly and feed every three weeks. In winter, water sparingly.
How to grow Cymbidium
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Plant size
90cm height
45cm spread
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun
- Hardiness: Half hardy
- Soil type: Acidic / chalky / alkaline / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant | ||||||||||||
| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does flower in March |
A
Plant does flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does flower in October |
N
Plant does flower in November |
D
Plant does flower in December |
Cymbidium and wildlife
Cymbidium has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Cymbidium poisonous?
Cymbidium has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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