How to water Cymbidium orchids correctly during the flowering period

The flowering period of Cymbidium orchids is from October to April of the following year, lasting 25-40 days. During this time, do not water too much; generally water once every 5-7 days, keeping the medium from drying out completely. At other times, watering varies by season: during the growing season, water once every 1-2 days; in autumn and winter, water about once every 3-5 days; during the dormant period, watering should be controlled.

I. How to water during the flowering period

Its flowering period is from October to April of the following year, lasting about 25-40 days. During this time, do not water too much, and do not water too frequently. Observe the condition of the potting soil; generally water once every 5-7 days, keeping it moist but not excessively dry. Too much water will make it difficult for flower buds to form later, or cause brown spots on the flowers, affecting their ornamental value. In severe cases, it can also cause flowers to drop, affecting later blooming.

II. How to water in daily care

1. Growing season: From early spring, it enters the growing season and needs sufficient water; you can water once every two days. By early summer, it enters a period of vigorous growth. If you do not water in time at this point, the pseudobulbs will become shriveled from lack of water, affecting normal growth, so you can water once a day. In addition to watering, you must also maintain a humid environment and spray water around it in time.

2. Autumn and winter: As temperatures drop in autumn and winter, to overwinter safely, water as little as possible, keeping the potting soil on the dry side, watering about once every 3-5 days.

3. Dormant period: After flowering in early spring, there is a brief dormant period. During this time, water less, and only resume the water amount once new shoots grow new roots.