Australian cymbidium species

[Chococatte]

Will an Cymbidium that native to Australia thrive under my conditions? I'm looking into acquiring a Cymbidium Australian Midnight Black Beauty orchid. If anyone has a division of this plant I'll be happy to take it off your hands.

[phalaephila]

I believe your desired Cymbidium is named Australian Midnight 'Black Beauty' - it is a primary hybrid of the species Cym. canaliculatum (which is native to Australia) x Cym. atropurpureum (native to areas such as Thailand and the Philippines). The culture for this hybrid is as follows, from OrchidWiz: "Grow this hybrid in cool to hot conditions, or 58°F (14°C) to 85°F (29°C) at night", in bright light, 50 - 60% humidity. You might be able to do this as both species tolerate warm conditions. Hope you can find this, it is an interesting cross!

[cowboy51278]

Cymbidium Australian Midnight at Santa Barbara Orchid Estate

its amazing..though a touch pricey!

[Chococatte]

Originally Posted by phalaephila

I believe your desired Cymbidium is named Australian Midnight 'Black Beauty' - it is a primary hybrid of the species Cym. canaliculatum (which is native to Australia) x Cym. atropurpureum (native to areas such as Thailand and the Philippines). The culture for this hybrid is as follows, from OrchidWiz: "Grow this hybrid in cool to hot conditions, or 58°F (14°C) to 85°F (29°C) at night", in bright light, 50 - 60% humidity. You might be able to do this as both species tolerate warm conditions. Hope you can find this, it is an interesting cross!

Hip Hip Hooray I saw this beauty on ebay auction but the seller doesn't export By the way, what is OrchidWiz?

[Chococatte]

Originally Posted by cowboy51278

Cymbidium Australian Midnight at Santa Barbara Orchid Estate

its amazing..though a touch pricey!

that is pricey to the orchid God that it's availabe someplace else a bit cheaper. I'll add it to my wanted list.

[orchids3]

Hi Chococotte,
Have lots of cymbidiums up in Jacksonville - a note of caution about growing anything with canaliculatum in Florida. I grow most of my cymbidiums outside and mist to keep them from freezing - but not canaliculatum hybrids. They like to be pretty dry in the wintertime so but them inside and only give them a light mist once in a while. Do not water until spring. I quit watering in Late Nov and dont water again until April. I almost killed my "Little Black Sambo" (half canaliculatum ) before I found that out. Its done fine every since.

[Chococatte]

Originally Posted by orchids3

Hi Chococotte,
Have lots of cymbidiums up in Jacksonville - a note of caution about growing anything with canaliculatum in Florida. I grow most of my cymbidiums outside and mist to keep them from freezing - but not canaliculatum hybrids. They like to be pretty dry in the wintertime so but them inside and only give them a light mist once in a while. Do not water until spring. I quit watering in Late Nov and dont water again until April. I almost killed my "Little Black Sambo" (half canaliculatum ) before I found that out. Its done fine every since.

Thanks for the advise, Little Black Sambo is on my Wanted List as well

[Roy]

That is a rediculous price for this plant. Anyway, if you are going to grow this plant, here is a pic of Cym canaliculatum growing in nature. Australian Midnight like it parent, canaliculatum will not flower off small plants and requires lots of light and a drying out through the cold months and LOTS of water will light food during the hot months.

[phalaephila]

OrchidWiz is an orchid database software:

OrchidWiz Orchid Database Software Home Page

A great place to find parentage and species composition of hybrids, thus assisting in culture requirements.

jeanne

[orchids3]

Orchid wiz is the best program I have seen for determining what makes up a Hybrid - and there are pictures. It is loaded with useful information. It gets my vote as a top notch aid in studying Orchids. Worth the price.