How to care for large-leaf cymbidium orchids

Cymbidium orchid growth conditions

For large-leaf cymbidium, the most suitable growth temperature is between 10-30 degrees. It is relatively heat-resistant but not cold-resistant. During normal growth, it needs sufficient sunlight, so that it can bloom more and more beautiful flowers. When planting, fertile and well-drained soil is generally used.

How to grow large-leaf cymbidium

When caring for large-leaf Cymbidium, a temperature environment between 10-30 degrees is required, and the temperature in the morning and evening should be above 8 degrees. In winter, insulation measures are needed to avoid frostbite. A lot of water is needed during maintenance, but water accumulation in the roots should be avoided, and fertilizer should be applied regularly.

Watering Cymbidium orchid

Large-leaf Cymbidium prefers a humid growing environment, so it is necessary to water it frequently to keep the soil moist, but avoid water accumulation.

Fertilization of Cymbidium orchid

When large-leafed Cymbidium orchids are in the seedling stage, more potassium fertilizer should be applied. When they grow into large seedlings, mainly organic fertilizer should be applied. In addition, foliar fertilizer should be applied at the same time.

Disease and Pest Control of Cymbidium orchid

During the maintenance period, large-leaf Cymbidium may suffer from diseases and pests, especially anthracnose, which is extremely harmful, so it is necessary to use drugs to treat it in time after it occurs.

How to grow large-leaf cymbidium at home

1. Light: Large-leaf Cymbidium requires long-term light exposure, but direct sunlight in summer can cause sunburn, so it needs proper shade, while in winter it needs long-term light exposure.

2. Soil: Cymbidium orchids do not have high requirements for soil. Fertile, loose, well-drained acidic soil is preferred.

3. Watering: Large-leaf Cymbidium has good drought resistance, and its pseudobulbs can store water, so it usually requires less water. In summer, it needs to be watered appropriately, and the leaves should be sprayed with water, which can effectively reduce the temperature and increase the humidity.

4. Fertilization: Large-leaf Cymbidium has high requirements for fertilizer. Except for applying less or no fertilizer in the seedling stage, a thin layer of fertilizer water can be applied every 10 days during the growing period. Generally, fertilizer should be applied once a week in spring and summer, 2-3 times a month in autumn, and no fertilizer should be applied in winter.

Precautions for caring for large-leaf cymbidium

Large-leafed Cymbidium requires sufficient sunlight during normal maintenance, but it should be noted that it needs to be placed in semi-shade for maintenance during high temperatures in summer to avoid sunburn, and acidic soil needs to be used when planting.