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Cymbidium Floribundum 14cm H70cm

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Pot Size 14cm H70cm

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Cymbidium floribundum is a compact, free-flowering Cymbidium with arching sprays of long-lasting blooms. It enjoys bright light, cool nights, and excellent air movement—ideal for bright windows or cool greenhouses.

Full Botanical Name: Cymbidium floribundum
Common Names: Boat Orchid
Country and/or Region of Origin: China, Taiwan, Japan (Ryukyu), Vietnam
Growing Conditions in Native Habitat: Epilithic/epiphytic in bright forests with cool nights and seasonal moisture

Care Guide

Care Guide:

Light: Bright, indirect to some gentle sun; protect from harsh midday rays

Ideal Room: Bright east/south window, cool sunroom, or greenhouse bench

Feeding: Orchid fertilizer every 2–4 weeks in growth; reduce in winter

Humidity: 40–60% with airflow

Ideal Temperature: Days 18–26°C (65–79°F), nights 10–15°C (50–59°F) to set spikes

Watering: Keep evenly moist in growth; slightly drier after flowering

Pet/Child Safe: Generally non-toxic to cats and dogs; orchids are listed by ASPCA as non-toxic (e.g., Cattleya/Easter Orchid). Still, any plant material may cause mild GI upset; keep all plants out of reach of pets, reptiles/amphibians, and children, and avoid ingestion.

Soil Type: Coarse orchid mix (bark/perlite/charcoal)

Propagation: Division of mature clumps (3–4 pseudobulbs)

Eventual Height and Spread: 40–70 cm tall including spikes; 30–50 cm wide

Growth Rate: Moderate; flowers in cool season with a day–night drop

Pests and Treatment: Scale, mealybugs—treat with horticultural soap/oil

Repotting: Every 2–3 years after bloom when mix breaks down

Pruning: Remove spent spikes and dead sheaths

Air Purification: Minor benefit; primarily ornamental blooms

Folklore: Cymbidiums symbolize virtue and friendship in East Asia

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