How to care for the large-flowered Cymbidium in summer
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The large-flowered Cymbidium is often considered a beautiful and noble flower for the New Year. Many people buy Cymbidium with large flower buds or blooming, which can be placed directly in the living room for appreciation.
However, after the flowers have bloomed, many people don't know how to care for them anymore. After the New Year, many people discard the large-flowered Cymbidium, thinking it will never bloom again and there's no point in keeping it. In fact, there are four essential elements to properly care for Cymbidium, and all are necessary for the flowers to bloom in abundance. Have you achieved these points?
First, good ventilation is required for the healthy growth of Cymbidium
Many people think that ventilation in indoor gardening simply means opening the windows. However, ventilation is about allowing air circulation. If the air inside your room doesn't circulate, even with the windows open, the ventilation is not good. Caring for large-flowered Cymbidium and orchids requires especially good ventilation. You can place an electric fan on the balcony, and for those who grow succulents, adding a fan or an exhaust fan will help the air circulate, evaporating excess water after watering and carrying away the excess moisture. If the air doesn't circulate, it's easy to develop waterlogging and root rot. Of course, if there are outdoor conditions, placing it in a semi-shaded area outdoors for care is also very good.
How to care for the large-flowered Cymbidium in summer
Second, ample lighting is necessary
We know that most orchids prefer scattered light or semi-shaded environments, such as placing them in bright indoor lighting. Orchids don't require much light, with the exception of the black orchid, which is the most shade-tolerant and requires the least light. Other orchids don't need to be exposed to direct sunlight. However, the large-flowered Cymbidium has harder and wider leaves, making it very tolerant to light. More exposure to the sun won't damage its leaves. But in the summer, it should be shaded from the intense midday sun, as exposure can cause problems. Let it get sunlight before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m. in the summer. This will make its leaves grow straight and lush, and enhance its flowering ability. If the lighting is weak, it's prone to soft rot, black rot, and the plant may easily fall over.
Third, the soil should be breathable