Plant Facts

Cymbidium

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  • Name - Pronounced sim-BID-e-um. Comes from Greek kymbe meaning a boat, referring to a hollow in the lip.
  • Description - Large fleshy flowers in a range of colours, and long strappy leaves.
  • Origin - Tropical Asia and Australia.
  • Family - Orchid family
  • Care Tips - Enjoys a light, sunny spot. Requires a humidity level of 60% to thrive. Humidity above a hot radiator is 10%, in a steamy bathroom around 80% - so something in between is ideal. Mist often (not on flower heads). Water very regularly in growing season. Pour off any unabsorbed water. Feed with orchid fertilizer once a month in summer only.





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    Cymbidium orchid