Cymbidium devonianum

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Epiphytic orchid with small, ovoid pseudobulbs and oval, dark green, leathery leaves, 30-60cm long and 3-5cm wide. From spring to summer, bears olive-brown to yellow-green flowers, 4cm across, with dull purple lips in a pendant flowering stems, each carrying 15-35 flowers.

Scientific classification

Species: Cymbidium devonianum (Cymbidium devonianum)
Genus: Cymbidium
Family: Orchidaceae

Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Conservatory Greenhouse
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Distribution of Cymbidium devonianum

Distribution map

Nepal to Indo-China

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of Cymbidium devonianum

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Cymbidium devonianum care guide

Keep potting medium lightly moist, airy, and never stagnant
Watering: Partial shade
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Watering

Keep potting medium lightly moist, airy, and never stagnant

Fertilizing

Half-strength orchid feed every two to three weeks in active growth

Pruning

No pruning required. Cut down flowered stems to base.

Propagation

Propagation by seed is only possible in a controlled laboratory environment. Mature plants may be divided in early or mid spring, when the plant overgrows its container. Each division should have at least 3 older pseudobulbs with a sufficient amount of stored energy and water, to support new growth and reduce stress after repotting.

Growing

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.

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