Cymbidium elegans · Fertilizing

Cymbidium elegans · Cymbidium elegans

Grow in an open, free-draining orchid compost with addition of perlite, sphagnum moss or coir. Requires day temperatures around 16°C and 10°C at night. Provide good light levels, but avoid direct sunlight. Water plants thoroughly when compost is almost dry, allow to drain and use orchid fertiliser regularly during growing season. Reduce watering in winter. Place outside in dappled shade during the summer months to aid flower initiation. See cymbidium cultivation for more detailed information.

Watering: Keep potting medium lightly moist, airy, and never stagnantSunlight: Partial shadeSkin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling