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Cymbidiums are wonderful plants

Written by Federico Woola on . Posted in FLORA AND CARE.

Cymbidiums are wonderful plants

Flora Toscana together with Barrita Orchids has selected a range of Cymbidiums dedicated to all orchid lovers. These plants are easy to grow and produce large, brightly colored flowers.

Cymbidiums are wonderful plants, they have the ability to regenerate themselves every year and give flowers for endless seasons.

Here are some simple tips to get the most out of your Cymbidiums:

  1. Keep it moist.

    Traditional Cymbidiums originate from species harvested from trees in the Himalayan region. In these regions it prefers a monsoon climate, with a rainy and a dry season. Plants therefore evolved to store moisture in pseudo bulbs, real water reserves, making the center of the plant moist so the roots never dry out completely.

  1. Flowering.

    Although a Cymbidium plant looks like a group of bulbs that can be divided, they should never be divided. The pseudobulbs are all connected and share energy resources with each other. Division or breakage will affect the flowering of the entire plant. Where possible, repot rather than dividing the plant.

  1. Temperature.

    To flower well Cymbidiums need a clears difference between night and day temperatures, they need to stay outdoors in autumn until night temperatures drop close to 0°C.

  1. Pests and diseases.

    Cymbidium can be affected by aphids, mites and viral diseases.

  1. Fertilization.

    A specific fertilizer for orchids is recommended to be used in the warmer months (June-September) to encourage their growth in combination with a suitable crop.

  1. Soil.

    Cymbidium needs a mixture containing horticultural rockwool, perlite and charcoal, very well drained!

  1. Exposure.

    Lots of light, but avoid direct sunlight. In fact, Cymbidiums can thrive in full sun, as long as there is moisture in the roots. Even if the leaves get burned by the sun’s rays in summer, they will still be able to produce many flowers.

So a few simple steps to always have a healthy cymbidium with beautiful flowering.

Discover the varieties on our website:  https://www.floratoscana.it/Downloads/barrorch-foto.pdf