NEW Cymbidium Social Group

[WhiteRabbit]

Hello cym lovers and growers!
I created a cymbidium social group! I hope you will join!

[Bobfharris]

So White Rabbit where is this social group for cymbidiums?? How do we connect?

[WhiteRabbit]

Originally Posted by Bobfharris

So White Rabbit where is this social group for cymbidiums?? How do we connect?

I'm sorry! doh! @ me lol

http://www.orchidboard.com/community...php?groupid=19

[Scotkat]

Do I need to repot this and do I water from top or below with this one.

[Bobfharris]

Originally Posted by Scotkat

Do I need to repot this and do I water from top or below with this one.

Yes I would repot this. If you only have a few cymbs I used to water by dunking the whole pot in a bucket of water IF the orchid was as grown out in the pot as yours. If it has been recently repotted, then just water from above the soil when in flower or completely over the leaves when not in bloom

[orchids3]

I deffinately agree with the repotting comment but think dunking plants is bad practice - too much chance of disease spread that way.

[Scotkat]

Bought like this had it for 1 week and this was a replacement garden centre sellign thsi said it woudl not need repottote dfor a couple of yrs.

This is my first cybidium so need all your help and guideance.

First do I need to repot with special compsot or orchid compost Bob.

[Bobfharris]

Originally Posted by Scotkat

Bought like this had it for 1 week and this was a replacement garden centre sellign thsi said it woudl not need repottote dfor a couple of yrs.

This is my first cybidium so need all your help and guideance.

First do I need to repot with special compsot or orchid compost Bob.

Scotkat.. Cymbidiums will tolerate a wide range of media. You should adjust it according to your watering so that the drainage and retention of water are for your rain or watering. I use a mix of Orchid bark, Coconut chips, 40% each and 20% perlite. I line the bottom of the pot with styrofoam peanuts. That works for me. Others use straight coconut chips, others straight bark (breaks down fast so not as good except New Zealand Orchiata bark), and some even cinder. I do not use compost or fine material ..generally medium size for any pot over 1 gallon. Oh yes I also add Gypsum and Dolomite. Keeps the pH even

[Scotkat]

YouTube - Repotting Cymbidiums

Found this on you tube very helpful.

[Ranchnanny]

Hello Whiterabbit I have only one Cymbidium Noid. Got it at a grocery outlet. Its very large and in full bloom. Any idea what the name might be? I do think it needs to be repotted. Would a one gallon nursery pot do as I can't find a larger similar pot its in.

Sheridan