Cymbidium

Boat Orchid

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.

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plant Features

Partial shade
Occasional watering
Not Frost hardy
Moist and free draining

plant information

Common name

Boat Orchid

Latin name

Cymbidium

type

Perennial

family

Orchidaceae

ph

5.0 - 8.0 Acid - Neutral

Light

Partial shade
Frost

Not Frost hardy

Soil

Moist and free draining
Water

Occasional watering

Plant & bloom calendar

Best time to plant
When the plant will bloom

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Boat Orchid is 0.50meters x 0.50meters

0.50 M 0.50 M

Cymbidium

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.

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