Growing traditional cymbidium

[plantxart]

So I recently acquired two cymbidiums - an ensifolium and a sinense and this is what the seller sent me. Just sharing.



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Also, let's talk about light. I feel like light is very important in blooming these orchids. It was mentioned that these cymbidiums should be in the shade compared to the standard cymbidiums but I think shade is quite different in different areas. So the seller suggested around 8000 - 12000 lux. I'm not really sure how to translate that into the appropriate light level. I'm thinking of getting a grow light but most of them mention ppfd.

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Convert lux to foot candles

10,000 lux ~ 929 foot candles

[Roberta]

Note that these particular species also need to be quite a bit warmer than the "standard" Cyms... they probably should not go much below 55 deg F.

[plantxart]

Originally Posted by Roberta

Note that these particular species also need to be quite a bit warmer than the "standard" Cyms... they probably should not go much below 55 deg F.

Yes, I might be able to grow and bloom them indoors!