Category: Cymbidiums

CYMBIDIUMS: Commercial Flower Production Norms

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 5 years ago One plant takes 10 sq. ft. of space including walk areas; it should produce at least 60 flowers to pay its way, or six top-quality flowers per square foot. A63-897 Read More

CYMBIDIUMS: In Ground Beds

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 5 years ago For advantages and disadvantages, refer to OA77-122+In mild climate zones they can be grown in a variety of mixes piled on top of well-drained garden soil, preferably very coarse bark, volcanic roc... Read More

CYMBIDIUMS: Fertilizer for Blooms

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 5 years ago Mix your own 2-10-10: 3.6 lbs. of Ammonium phosphate (16-20-0); 1 lb. Urea (45-0-0); 5.6 lbs. Phosphoric acid (0-75-0); 10 lbs. Potassium sulphate (0-0-50); 30 lbs. water; makes 4.5 gals, concentra... Read More

Repotting Cymbidiums

Author is Anu Dharmani, posted over 5 years ago You can find miniature sized as well as large sized orchids in this group. Cymbidiums are hardy orchids, these can be safely grown outside. As they can tolerate low (but not freezing!) to high temp... Read More