When does Cymbidium goeringii produce flower buds|How to make the flower scape grow taller

Many novice orchid growers are very eager for blooms, so quite a few are searching for when Cymbidium goeringii produces flower buds. Generally, Cymbidium goeringii begins flower bud differentiation in May and June after the new shoots grow, and by September and October the flower buds have formed and break through the soil, which means the flower buds can be seen.

However, there are still differences in the flowering time of Cymbidium goeringii between north and south, with the approximate time being January to March. More specifically, Cymbidium goeringii in southern regions may bloom in December to January, while in the Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions it blooms between February and March, and in the Northeast region flowering may not be seen until March to April.

While Cymbidium goeringii blooming is certainly a joy, making the flower scape taller is likewise a goal pursued by quite a few orchid growers. Let's look at the 4 tips below.

1. To make a pot of orchids bloom, full sunlight is needed. Cymbidium goeringii is not afraid of sun on a balcony; do not shade it or let the leaves become dwarfed, since by contrast the flower scape will appear taller and more elegant after blooming.

2. For orchids that have produced flower buds, after the light snow in winter they must undergo vernalization, placed in a spot with diffused light, with the temperature controlled between 0-10°C, to inhibit their growth and accumulate nutrients for blooming.

3. For some varieties, the pot can be repotted before the flower buds start, which also helps the flower scape grow taller.

4. After the flower buds start, gradually raise the ambient temperature, avoid strong light exposure, and prevent the buds from aborting due to overly strong light and too high a temperature, or from blooming without growing taller.