Cymbidium question regarding cold temps

[orchids3]

Is there some way to get access to Mr Wents oservations. My first intrest in cymbidiums was when
living in California (Corona) the collection moved to Connecticut where I was told that few people grew cymbidiums but was appreciated for showing the few I had by a gentleman named Gustov Melquist who was famous for his research at Missouri Botanical Gardens. When I moved to Florida I was told cymbidiums were impossible to flower here that was 20 years ago and frankly I have found ways to bloom a lot of cymbidiums.. Dont give up but always look for more information!

[telipogon]

I live in birmingham, UK and I grow mine outside all year, just sheltered from rain and the worst of the frost. And they bloom every year like clockwork :-)

[Lagoon]

Hi Sylorna,

You've already got some great info from the members, check out the link from clouds orchids ...

Cymbidium Species and Hybrids

[orchids3]

Gloria,
The temperature and light information in your link are sure close to right but I sure do water and fertilize differantly. I would looks somewhere else for instructions myself. Please compare your culture sheet to the one on this site Basic Cymbidium Culture

[camille1585]

I stick mine outside from May to October, and bring it in when night temps hit 5°C. The first year the spike blasted, last year it didn't do anything (lack of fertilizer and overpotted) and this year it didn't do much since last summer was very cloudy. The leaves where a dark green, and I was right not to expect much from it. This year everything is perfect. Lots of food, light and temperature differences. I'm crossing my fingers for some spikes next time around!