Cymbidium Orchid Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Cymbidium orchids, or boat orchids, are native to Australia and Asia and belong to the Orchidaceae family. They become a favorite among orchid collectors because of their stunning, large flowers. This flower thrives in moist, loamy, and acidic soils and is cold-hardy compared to other orchid species.
Common Name |
Boat Orchid
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Orchids
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Cymbidium orchid
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Genus
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Cymbidium
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Family
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Orchidaceae
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Order
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Asparagales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Cymbidium Orchid Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Cymbidium Orchid.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Cymbidium Orchid needs water once every
10 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Cymbidium Orchid needs about 0.25 L per 10 days. |
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Cymbidium Orchid Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Cymbidium Orchid to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
50°F
to 65°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Cymbidium Orchid to thrive is between 50% and 60%. |
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Cymbidium Orchid Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Cymbidium Orchid. |
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Suitability in pots |
2L
Cymbidium Orchid plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 2L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
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Cymbidium Orchid Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Cymbidium Orchid plant. |
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Maximum Height |
360 Inches or
10 meters
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Spread |
288 Inches or
8 meters
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Color |
Green
Light Pink
Bright Yellow
White
Chili Red
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Characteristics |
Fragrant
Plant of Merit
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Cymbidium Orchid toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
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Cymbidium Orchid Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Cymbidium Orchid, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
medium
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
autumn
winter
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Cymbidium Orchid Native Region |
Find out where the Cymbidium Orchid plant originated. |
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Country |
Australia
China
Indonesia
Japan
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