Dear cymbidium orchid lovers,
I have a good sized cymbidium orchid that I got last Valentine's Day for my wife and I would love for it to be in full bloom for this upcoming Valentine's Day! I have re-potted it once but did not divide the plant. There originally were 3 plant bulbs and 3 large flower spikes. Since re-potting and over the summer, 3 new leaf growths have emerged. Here are some pics of the orchid (and my damn cats): NOTE- click on thumbnails to go to larger pic views:
I live in the Smoky Mountains of western NC and the plant gets plenty of indirect sunlight and temps varying from 70's during the days to upper 40's and lower 50's during the nights.
I have been watering about twice a week lately but the plant medium is not staying real wet for very long. I have been adding orchid bloom booster every 4th watering which consists of 11-15-15 blend. I put a small amount of 20-20-20 in the water every once in awhile as well. I believe I am not getting the plant the nutrients it needs to grow flower spikes. Can somebody out there give me a formula for successful flower spike growth? I would appreciate it.
Chiefster