Cymbidium goeringii
The Long Lasting Plant
Cymbidium or boat orchid, is a genus of 52 evergreen species from which thousands of hybrids have been bred. They can be terrestrial, epiphytic or even lithophytic (growing on rocks). They are difficult to cultivate wihout precise conditions and are mostly grown as houseplants. Cymbidium goeringii is an evergreen, terrestrial orchid with below ground pseudobulbs and long, grass-like leaves.
Contributed by @adamisgood
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Partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
The Long Lasting Plant
Latin name
Cymbidium goeringii
type
Perennial
family
Orchidaceae
ph
5.0 - 8.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Partial shade
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Frost
Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Soil
Moist and free draining
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
full grown dimensions
0.50 M
0.50 M
Cymbidium goeringii
Cymbidium or boat orchid, is a genus of 52 evergreen species from which thousands of hybrids have been bred. They can be terrestrial, epiphytic or even lithophytic (growing on rocks). They are difficult to cultivate wihout precise conditions and are mostly grown as houseplants. Cymbidium goeringii is an evergreen, terrestrial orchid with below ground pseudobulbs and long, grass-like leaves.
Flowering
From Early Winter TO Late Winter
The natural bloom season is during the winter, when your plants should be indoors and available for display. Cymbidium flowers grow in sprays, with spikes arising from new pseudobulbs every season.
Planting young plants
From Early Spring TO Late Winter
Always use a proprietary orchid compost. Ensure good light levels in winter, as these are essential to encourage flowering. An east- or west-facing window would be ideal. Move to a shadier spot in summer and protect from direct sunshine.