Cymbidium goeringii

[papayj]

I don't think I can take credit, because I bought this just couple of months ago. It has two more unopened buds. This is one of the so-called "Plum-petaled (meiban 梅瓣)" variety, which has round-edged outer sepals and flesh calluses on the tip of the lateral petals.

Very nice fragrance...delicate, yet strong.

[MrHappyRotter]

I like C. goeringii. It's a great little species. Too bad you can't upload some of that fragrance for us.

[Ray]

Originally Posted by MrHappyRotter

I like C. goeringii. It's a great little species. Too bad you can't upload some of that fragrance for us.

It's really no problem! You just need to wrap it in [SCENT] and [/SCENT] codes.

[WaterWitchin]

Originally Posted by Ray

It's really no problem! You just need to wrap it in [SCENT] and [/SCENT] codes.

Excellent!

Here ya go MrRotter [SCENT] C. goeringii [/SCENT]

You're welcome!

And that's quite the interesting form. And so GREEN. Never seen one prior. Thanks for sharing!

[Bolero]

What is it potted in? Looks like Sphagnum moss. I have a flask of variegated goeringii I bought from Taiwan in March but they need to come out. Any advice for what I should put them in? I am considering mini bark and perlite.

[Ray]

Originally Posted by Bolero

What is it potted in? Looks like Sphagnum moss. I have a flask of variegated goeringii I bought from Taiwan in March but they need to come out. Any advice for what I should put them in? I am considering mini bark and perlite.

Many moons ago, I used to import about 500 "Chinese" cymbidiums a month, and they did spectacularly in semi-hydroponic culture, so you might give that a consideration.

[Bolero]

Originally Posted by Ray

Many moons ago, I used to import about 500 "Chinese" cymbidiums a month, and they did spectacularly in semi-hydroponic culture, so you might give that a consideration.

Thank you, I am considering dividing them into different mixes and see how each does. I have tried growing them in bark before and also sphagnum and have not had one survive. Although variegated sinense seem easier. I will try multiple media as an experiment. The flask I have comes from a beautiful line bred green and red. If a few survive I will feel like I have won...….

[Asian Cymbidium Empress]

Hi Bolero:

I grow all my Asian Cymbidiums in japanese Cymbidium mix only. This is the standard in Asia (Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and China) and I don't substitute.

I did a little summer experiments a few years back for Cymbidium goeringii with various potting media readily available in USA/Canada, they include sphagnum moss, bark mix (bark, charcoal, and perlite), coconut bark. They all failed miserable. The traditional Japanese Cymbidium Mix provides the right pH, aeration for the roots, and the correct amount of water retention for the root system.

[Bolero]

Originally Posted by Asian Cymbidium Empress

Hi Bolero:

I grow all my Asian Cymbidiums in japanese Cymbidium mix only. This is the standard in Asia (Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and China) and I don't substitute.

I did a little summer experiments a few years back for Cymbidium goeringii with various potting media readily available in USA/Canada, they include sphagnum moss, bark mix (bark, charcoal, and perlite), coconut bark. They all failed miserable. The traditional Japanese Cymbidium Mix provides the right pH, aeration for the roots, and the correct amount of water retention for the root system.

Ok so what is the mix? I live in Australia. We don't have access to this mix and I don't know what it contains. I have started growing a clone of goeringii and so far the flasklings are growing very well (I got them from Taiwan). I have new growths and healthy plants. But if there is a better mix then please explain what is in the Japanese mix that you use.

Thanks

[Asian Cymbidium Empress]

The Japanese Mix is a mix of 3 different pumices, kanuma, akadama, and satsuma, in a premixed ratio. It is not available in US/Canada. I flew to Japan to get it. I pot all my Cymbidium goeringii the traditional way using this mix and they just grow like any other orchids. Sorry, but I hope I can be more helpful.