Cymbidium eburneum cultural info' needed

[smweaver]

Since this species is native to northern India, would it be safe for me to assume that it's tolerant of warm/hot summer temperatures? I really want one of these, and having found a blooming size plant online for a reasonable price, I'm very much tempted to make an early Christmas present for myself. That being said, I don't want to kill the plant by subjecting it to an environment where it's not able to withstand very warm summer temperatures (giving it a cool and bright winter environment will not be a problem). Can anyone who's had firsthand experience with this species offer some advice, please? Thank you.

Steve

[cloudswinger]

Actually, north india has a range of climates, especially since it's mountainous.

Check this link out: IOSPE PHOTOS

I got one recently, and I also have warm summers, so I'm hoping the same thing but I haven't had it long enough yet to tell though, since I got it after the weather turned cooler.

[Cym Ladye]

Steve,

Apparently few or our members grow this species and perhaps for good reason. Although a lovely flower, it has never performed well for me in the Bay Area of Northern California. It grows and blooms but never with the development of a specimen sized plant.

I found the following information on another forum from Jim K. of San Jose. The summer high range preference may be lower than they can actually tolerate but the key is the humidity at higher ranges. Hope this helps.

"Here is some information about what Cymbidium eburneum prefers: warm temperatures between 55 to 85 F, kept moist but not wet, humidity above 60%, good air movement, bright indirect sunlight (70% shade in summer). Also, feed it lightly with each watering. Jim K. San Jose, CA."



CL

[smweaver]

Hi, guys (CL and Cloudswinger). Thank you for your feedback. I went ahead and purchased a couple of plants of this species, so these two will be my guinea pigs. Hopefully they'll do well for me here. Each one of them has a small spike, so at least (hopefully) I'll be able to experience the flowers firsthand before they go through the stress of acclimating to the climate here. Thank you again for your responses. They're much appreciated.

Steve