Doubts with my cymbidium

[Cym Ladye]

James,

I am in the SF Bay Area and the temps are moderate, for the most part. That said, I know there are many great Cym growers in your area. Also several orchid societies you might want to consider "dropping in" on. Check the American Orchid Society and the Cymbidium Society of America websites to locate the group nearest you.

Whether you grow just Cyms or a variety of other genera, orchid societies are a wealth of Hands-on information as well as great resources to help you locate unusual and quality plants.

Good luck,

Cym Ladye

[Orquiadicto]

I use a very high nitrate fertilizer, so I thought it could be that what causes the leaf tips to get brown. I've reduced the strength of the fertilizer. Now I use about 2 ts on 5 liter of water. I think that proportion isn't bad because the browning of the leaf tips has not got worse.
Anyhow, I use this fertilizer on all of my not blooming orchids (phals, oncidiums, brassia, zygo, etc.) and they seem to like it. At least all of them have started growing new growths and all the phals are growing new big and strong leaves.
I'll keep you posted if it were new growths or spikes on my cyms.

[Cym Ladye]

Much as we think "more is better", orchids prefer the "less is preferred" life. Translate that to a weak solution of fertlizer once a week rather than a heavy dosage once a month. Back to Ray's "balanced calories at regular times" analogy to maintain a healthy body.

CL

[james mickelso]

Hi Cym Lady. I belong to a good club called Palomar Orchid Club. AOS affiliated and wander in on the cym club once in awhile when not too busy. I used to belong to the San Diego club but it is too far to drive. I get up to the City every so often. Maybe we can have coffee some time. My friends live in San Jose. One os a photographer. Take a look at his site. His gallery is in The Alameda Art Works in SJ. carlcouchman, photographer. I think you might like his work. I'll email here when I am going to come up. Love to chat.

[Cym Ladye]

Sounds like a good plan..