Cymbidium Plemont gx 'Mont Millais'
Boat Orchid 'Mont Millais'
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.
Contributed by @deliane
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Partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Not Frost hardy
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Boat Orchid 'Mont Millais'
Latin name
Cymbidium Plemont gx 'Mont Millais'
type
Perennial
family
Orchidaceae
ph
5.0 - 8.0 Acid - Neutral
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
full grown dimensions
Cymbidium Plemont gx 'Mont Millais'
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.
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.