Is deep planting or shallow planting more beneficial for the growth of Cymbidium faberi?
ExploringCymbidium faberiDeep planting versus shallow planting
Cymbidium faberi in natural growth is generally found above cliff walls and in places with fairly abundant sunlight. Cymbidium faberi has relatively small pseudobulbs, and its root system is very well developed. This gave rise to the saying of deep planting versus shallow planting for newly collected Cymbidium faberi. In cultivating newly collected Cymbidium faberi, there is a method of using a large pot, burying deep, and controlling water. First, switch to a large pot for growing Cymbidium faberi, because the root system of Cymbidium faberi is more developed than that ofCymbidium goeringii, and a pot that is too small is not good for root growth. Second, when potting, the pseudobulb should be buried 2 or 3 cm into the soil, not exposed outside the potting medium. Third, Cymbidium faberi is relatively drought tolerant, so water should not be given too frequently; under the same dry-wet conditions, compared withCymbidium goeringii, wait one or two days before watering, and the overall growth of Cymbidium faberi will improve greatly. At the same time, pay attention to moisture retention: when air humidity is higher and the pot is slightly drier, the grass tends to grow taller. Based on my observations of wild Cymbidium faberi and my own daily care experience, I would like to offer a few views of my own on the matter of deep planting versus shallow planting.