How to cultivate Cymbidium to make it bloom
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How to cultivate Cymbidium to make it bloom
Cymbidium usually blooms in autumn, hence it is also called "Autumn Orchid." For potted Cymbidium, the key is to take good care of the roots. As long as the roots grow healthily, the orchid will thrive. Especially in the upcoming high-temperature season, it is particularly important to ensure that the planting material is not too moist, and it should be moist but not dry, with good ventilation and breathability. Such a planting environment is what the Cymbidium roots like best.
In fact, Cymbidium usually blooms in autumn, hence it is also called "Autumn Orchid." The period when the Cymbidium buds emerge from the soil is generally in the summer and autumn seasons, mostly blooming once a year, while the evergreen Cymbidium can bloom 2-3 times a year.
Cymbidium has strong adaptability and is easier to cultivate and care for compared to other varieties, with a relatively low cost. Currently, the price of each Cymbidium plant is within 10 yuan, some even cheaper, and 5-7 plants might cost only几十元 (tens of yuan).
Moreover, Cymbidium is easy to cultivate and care for, with a high rate of seedling growth and blooming. The flowers of Cymbidium are generally fragrant and elegant, and almost every flower smells nice.
Many orchid enthusiasts who are just starting to learn how to cultivate orchids begin with Cymbidium. After a period of cultivation and accumulating some experience, they then move on to cultivate other varieties of orchids.
Caring for the Roots
As the saying goes, "First care for the roots, strong roots make the orchid thrive." The same applies to cultivating Cymbidium. It is necessary to choose suitable planting material to grow Cymbidium to ensure healthy roots. Only with robust roots will the orchid grow vigorously, producing good seedlings and fragrant flowers.
The main requirements for the planting material for Cymbidium are: loose, good breathability, moisture retention, and good drainage, and it should not be too fine. Any planting material that meets these requirements can be used to cultivate Cymbidium.
For example, the Cymbidium I cultivate mainly uses a mixture of peat soil, stone chips, pine bark, and red brick fragments. I plant the orchids in plastic pots with bottom and side holes, which are both loose and breathable, and also retain moisture and drain well, making them very suitable for growing Cymbidium in the northern region.
Humidity
Next, humidity control should be appropriate. The humidity in the north is very different from that in the south, with higher humidity during summer rainy days and lower humidity in the other three seasons.
The reason is the cold, dry, and scarce rainfall in the north. Since "orchids like moisture and fear dryness," it is difficult for orchids to grow well if the environmental humidity is not enough.
Therefore, when caring for Cymbidium, it is necessary to frequently spray water mist and sprinkle water on the ground to increase humidity, but this cannot fundamentally solve the humidity problem.
Those with conditions should buy a humidifier to place in the orchid room and often turn it on to increase humidity.
Watering
When watering, it is important to ensure that there is no standing water in the pot for a long time, as high temperatures and poor ventilation can lead to root rot, which is a major taboo in orchid cultivation. Watering should be based on the weather conditions.
Generally, do not water on rainy days, and if the potting material is already moist, it should not be watered too much. Although the surface of some pots may appear dry and whitish, a closer look at the middle of the material will still be moist. Water should be supplemented according to the moisture level of the material.
Never water excessively, as this can lead to waterlogging and root rot, which is not good for the growth of Cymbidium.
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