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| Origin
of the Cymbidium |
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The
Cymbidium is found in the tropical areas of Nepal, Vietnam,
Taiwan, Australia and the Himalayan mountains. They grow between
rocks, leaves and tree trunks. The plants are multiplied in
a laboratory. Cymbidiums are available in a wide range of colours,
for example white, yellow, green and red or combinations of
these colours.
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| Care
of the Cymbidium |
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After
the plant has blossomed the old flower stem should be cut, until
5 cm. The Cymbidium can be placed in a light, shady place in
the garden in May. In the beginning of September the plant should
be set in a cool place inside. To foster bud formation no water
or misting should be given in the last weeks of July. The orchid
will then produce a bud as a shock reaction. After 2 years transplant
the plant to a new pot or plant in 2 new parts in a special
orchid potting-soil mix.
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