How to grow a Cymbidium Orchid

There are many types and species of Orchids. Growing the beautiful Cymbidium Orchid is relatively easy. These beautiful flowers are versatile in color and will brighten any room. The Cymbidium Orchid is widely used for corsages, recognized for the color they portray.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Fir bark soil mixture
• mildly lit area
• 25-9-9 fertilizer
• 6-25-25 fertilizer
• water

1. 

   Plant your Cymbidium orchid in a medium sized pot. If you live in a very warm summery climate, you can plant your orchid outdoors. In mild climates use a coarse fir bark soil mixture, in warmer climates, use a finer mixture. Either climate requires a well drained soil. Don't allow to become too moist, nor dried.

2. Choose an area that is well lit but has indirect sunlight. The hot afternoon sun will be too harsh for your Cymbidium orchid. If you notice the leaves of your orchid turning yellow, it may be getting too much sunlight. If the leaves turn a very dark shade of green, your orchid may need more light.

3. 

   Water your Cymbidium orchid lightly. Water it roughly every 7-10 days. Take care not to allow the soil to become too moist or too dry. Do not water daily.

4. Two types of fertilizer are ideal for the Cymbidium orchid. During the months of Feb-July, use a high nitrogen fertilizer(25-9-9). During the months of Aug- Jan use a low nitrogen fertilizer like (6-25-25).

Tips & Warnings

• You can split up the fertilizer dose and administer over a few days.
• Every 2nd-3rd year, transplanting your Cymbidium orchid between Feb-June.