Cymbidium hookerianum

[BrucherT]

Cym hookerianum and Cym tigrinum are much easier than Cym. goeringii and I have seen them a few times. Cym hookerianum is an epiphyte and Cym tigrinum is a lithophyte, while Cym. goeringii is terrestrial. Cym. hookerianum and Cym tigrinum can be grown in your "regular" Cymbidium potting materials and just have to make sure to keep it cold/cool to hold the buds. Cym. goeringii is a terrestrial Cymbidium and has very specific requirement, it is a different beast. There is a reason why you rarely see Cym. goeringii in North America. Here is a picture of a very expensive cut flower vase with orange Cymbidium goeringii flowers.

Brucher: For Cym. goeringii, the plant makes a "decision" to bud or not in June, then the bud is induced in July/Aug. Then, you see the buds coming out from the base of of the plant in the months of Sept and Oct. After it is grown to 3cm-5cm, it just sits there. It will only bloom when you provide at least 2 months of consistent cold temp (0C-10C at all times) and high humidity (50%-70%), then it will bloom next year March. So from budding to blooming, it is at least 6 months (not counting the decision making month of June). Which two varieities did you get? You can find me on fb if you want to know how to establish them.View attachment 25662

Thank you. I know one is “Song Mei.” I don’t know when they’re arriving; ordered last October but they’re were issues for the vendor and now I think March or April. Appreciate your help. I only grow 200 orchids, including C. several Cymbidiums, including Cym. ensifolium and Cym. quieibiense. Looking forward to your kind advice.

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[BrucherT]

Cym hookerianum and Cym tigrinum are much easier than Cym. goeringii and I have seen them a few times. Cym hookerianum is an epiphyte and Cym tigrinum is a lithophyte, while Cym. goeringii is terrestrial. Cym. hookerianum and Cym tigrinum can be grown in your "regular" Cymbidium potting materials and just have to make sure to keep it cold/cool to hold the buds. Cym. goeringii is a terrestrial Cymbidium and has very specific requirement, it is a different beast. There is a reason why you rarely see Cym. goeringii in North America. Here is a picture of a very expensive cut flower vase with orange Cymbidium goeringii flowers.

Brucher: For Cym. goeringii, the plant makes a "decision" to bud or not in June, then the bud is induced in July/Aug. Then, you see the buds coming out from the base of of the plant in the months of Sept and Oct. After it is grown to 3cm-5cm, it just sits there. It will only bloom when you provide at least 2 months of consistent cold temp (0C-10C at all times) and high humidity (50%-70%), then it will bloom next year March. So from budding to blooming, it is at least 6 months (not counting the decision making month of June). Which two varieities did you get? You can find me on fb if you want to know how to establish them.View attachment 25662

Thank you. I will appreciate it.