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Endless Cymbidiums in Bloom


Endless Cymbidiums in Bloom  (Cymbidium)

These Cymbidiums are in the Botanical Building in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA. Cymbidium are commonly planted outdoors in semi-shade here in San Diego. Photo taken March 21, 2012.



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They always offer a great display don't they!

23 Mar, 2012

 

What a sight!!! I moved mine back outside....my house is too hot for it. (at least I have six new growth!!!)

23 Mar, 2012

 

very nice, i do like these...

23 Mar, 2012

 

Meanie:

Yes, there's so many hybrids available now.

23 Mar, 2012

 

Alexandramou:

Yes, it was quite a sight! This was only a few of the many.

Has yours started to bloom?

23 Mar, 2012

 

I will have a look tomorrow. My sister in law's has two spikes...she forgot hers outside until I reminded her right before the frosts started. Have I learned a lesson??? Yes I have. ;o)))

23 Mar, 2012

 

A fab-u-lous display!

23 Mar, 2012

 

Alexandramou:

Cymbidiums are pretty hardy, however, the flower spikes and flowers are not.

24 Mar, 2012

 

Petaltracey:

Yes, they are pretty fabulous! Thanks! :>)

24 Mar, 2012

 

Delonix,
Checked on my Cym...nope, no spike. Oh well....

24 Mar, 2012

 

WHAT!!! How old is your Cymbidium?

25 Mar, 2012

 

I made a boo boo with my Cym. I repotted at the wrong time and I think I killed my two flower spikes. Then it came into the house where night temps didn't "really" drop.
It is a big plant now....six new growths this winter. I bought it last year.

25 Mar, 2012

 

Yes, Cymbidiums should only be transplanted every 3 or 5 years. They like to be crowded in pots or in planters outside.

25 Mar, 2012

 

My Cymbidium was literally pushed out of the pot....

26 Mar, 2012

 

It sounded like it needed to be transplanted. :>)

26 Mar, 2012

 

It did and I was VERY careful but I still lost what I think was two flower spikes. Maybe next year I will have 6 flower spikes!?!?!?!?!?!?!

26 Mar, 2012

 

Many plants should NOT be transplanted when in bud or starting to bud. Any little trauma can cause bud-drop. I do know orchids are especially sensitive. Plumerias are the only plant I will transplant with flower spikes. They're not sensitive.

I've actually have taken plumeria cuttings with flower spikes -- and they've bloomed when rooted.

27 Mar, 2012



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