How to grow Cymbidium orchids? Master these five points and the flowers will burst into a potful

People in China have always loved the orchid, the gentleman among flowers, and the Cymbidium orchid is not a natural species but one bred by artificial hybridization from different orchid types. It has not only the subtle elegance of Chinese orchids but also the rich variety of foreign orchids, and is deeply loved by flower enthusiasts. So how do you grow Cymbidium orchids? Let us take a look together at the cultivation methods for Cymbidium orchids.

I. How to grow Cymbidium orchids: an introduction to Cymbidium orchid cultivation methods

1. When caring for Cymbidium orchids, add some larger-particle growing media to the soil, such as vermiculite, coarse sand grains, ceramic baked clay and sphagnum moss, mix them evenly and use together.

2. Because the Cymbidium orchid is not a natural species, its light requirements are somewhat higher, and insufficient light will affect the plant's normal growth. Generally, in autumn it needs more sunlight, which helps the formation and differentiation of flower buds. On rainy and snowy days in winter, appropriately increasing supplementary lighting is extremely beneficial for flowering; in other seasons, appropriate shading is needed.

3. Water control: in winter, it is best to keep the potting soil on the dry side; after spring begins, the amount of watering should gradually increase, then gradually decrease again in autumn. When growing Cymbidium orchids indoors, the temperature is best kept between 10°C and 20°C, which is beneficial for the growth and development of flower buds and flower scapes.

4. How to grow Cymbidium orchids still mainly depends on fertilizing. In spring and summer, fertilize once a week, choosing flower fertilizer containing phosphorus and potassium; in autumn, apply potassium fertilizer once every 2 weeks; in winter, no fertilizing is needed. During the growing season, a lack of fertilizer shows as yellowing and falling leaves and withered flowers.

5. After flowering, if there are too many flowers, prevent lodging, and when this happens, prune immediately. After the flowers fade, promptly cut off the flower stems to avoid consuming too many nutrients and affecting next year's flowering.

II. Varieties of Cymbidium orchids

Today we will only introduce the common varieties of standard-type Cymbidium orchids: Red Princess, Lucky Star, Crescent, Golden Cup, UFO, Golden Tiger, Desire, Little Sarah, Green Peace.