How to Cultivate Cymbidium
A brief knowledge sharing on how to cultivate Cymbidium and the key points of its maintenance and care. Let's learn about it together.
Cymbidium is an ornamental plant with high horticultural value, often found near shrubs and in valleys. It prefers fertile and well-drained soil and thrives in a warm and diffused light environment. Cymbidium enjoys a humid climate and does not require much fertilizer, but it is prone to root rot and death if not cultivated properly, so it is not an easy plant to grow. Let's learn about the cultivation methods of Cymbidium.
1. Potting Soil Selection
Cymbidium has high requirements for soil and pots, not only needing a planting pot with good breathability but also fertile and well-draining loose soil. When choosing a flower pot, opt for a purple sand pot with good breathability and water permeability, as ceramic pots that are generally suitable for other plants are not suitable for Cymbidium. The potting mix can be made by blending calcined soil, peanut shells, and pond mud in a ratio of 4:3:3.
2. Watering
Watering is very crucial for the successful cultivation of Cymbidium. Cymbidium prefers a slightly moist environment, so it is important to always check if it is short of water. Typically, water every 3 days or so. Touch the potting soil with your hand; if the soil is dry, not sticky, and the surface is white, it's time to water. The principle is to water thoroughly, and you can also use the immersion method to supplement water.
3. Sunlight
Cymbidium is not suitable for direct sunlight and prefers a diffused light environment, especially in the summer when the sunlight is too strong, and it cannot tolerate it. Therefore, about 80% of the light should be shaded. Even in the less bright winter, about 30% of the light should be blocked. So, when growing Cymbidium outdoors, a shading shed should be added, and indoors, it can rely on windows and doors to provide shade.
4. Fertilizing
Cymbidium does not require much fertilizer, usually using light fertilizer, such as agricultural compound fertilizer, but do not overdo it to avoid root rot. Compound fertilizers come in liquid and granular forms, with the liquid needing to be diluted before application. For granular fertilizers, apply about 4 granules per pot. After fertilizing, cover with soil and water the next day. Since Cymbidium roots have nodules, fertilizers containing nitrogen should not be chosen.
The detailed explanation of how to cultivate Cymbidium and related maintenance and management points shared above, I hope this article can provide you with help in green plant management!