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Care guide

How to grow Cymbidium

A practical guide drawn from the 2 Cymbidium plants we grow. (Draft horticulture — refined with the grower's notes.)

Light
Bright shade; cool airflow; Bright shade
Water
Evenly moist; never hot; Evenly moist; cool winter
Temperature
cool-growing
Care level
expert / intermediate
Origin
Japan, China & Taiwan, East Asia

Common questions

How much light does Cymbidium need?

Bright shade; cool airflow; Bright shade.

How often should I water Cymbidium?

Evenly moist; never hot; Evenly moist; cool winter.

What temperatures suit Cymbidium?

Grown cool-growing. Match the night drop to its origin (Japan, China & Taiwan, East Asia).

Is Cymbidium a good orchid for beginners?

Cymbidium in our catalogue leans intermediate to expert; start with its easier relatives if you are new.

Cymbidium in the collection