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!

[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?

[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.

[Chococatte]

Originally Posted by 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.

I will add to my wish list for christmas present.

[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

[orchids3]

Maybe some time in the future we can trade divisions but Little Black Sambo is not ready to divide yet. I usually do the Gainsville show (display for Jacksonville) ask for the guy that grows cymbidiums. I wish we could get an orchid society dedicated to cymbidiums somewhere in North Florida even if it involved several cities and moved the meeting around each month. They are such neat plants.

[orchids3]

Madidum grows well in Florida. Have not tried sauve but have recently aquired "Val Peck" which is 50% sauve. I understand it is very similar to a pure sauve. Am really interested in how it does. It will be a while before I know. What is hard to grow somewhere else may just be the plant for Florida.

[cowboy51278]

Cymbidium Australian Midnight at Santa Barbara Orchid Estate

its amazing..though a touch pricey!