0Cymbidium sinense
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How it thrives
Watermedium
Lightbright indirect
Humiditymedium
Min. temperature7 °CJanuary
Only very rarely, a little water so the roots don’t dry out completely.
No feeding now.
Cool and bright, 7–14 °C: unheated room, stairwell, cold windowsill or frost-free greenhouse.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
February
Only very rarely, a little water so the roots don’t dry out completely.
No feeding now.
Cool and bright, 7–14 °C: unheated room, stairwell, cold windowsill or frost-free greenhouse.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
March
Gentle start: the first small drink once you see buds or new growth and it warms up.
First weak dose at the end of the month if it is actively growing.
Bright spot, east or west window.
Move it somewhere brighter and warmer and end wintering. Get it used to strong sun gradually.
After flowering, if roots spill out: fresh orchid bark, a barely larger pot.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
April
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
Orchid fertiliser every third watering, weak solution.
Bright spot, east or west window.
After flowering, if roots spill out: fresh orchid bark, a barely larger pot.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
May
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
Orchid fertiliser every third watering, weak solution.
Bright spot, east or west window.
June
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Orchid fertiliser every third watering, weak solution.
Bright window indoors, midday sun filtered by a curtain; away from draughts and air-con.
July
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Orchid fertiliser every third watering, weak solution.
Bright window indoors, midday sun filtered by a curtain; away from draughts and air-con.
August
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Orchid fertiliser every third watering, weak solution.
Bright window indoors, midday sun filtered by a curtain; away from draughts and air-con.
September
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
No feeding now.
Bright spot, east or west window.
October
Taper off gradually: very little by the end of the month.
No feeding now.
Bright spot, east or west window.
Move it to its cool, bright winter spot and taper off watering. Log it with one click in the Care hub.
November · now
Only very rarely, a little water so the roots don’t dry out completely.
No feeding now.
Cool and bright, 7–14 °C: unheated room, stairwell, cold windowsill or frost-free greenhouse.
December
Only very rarely, a little water so the roots don’t dry out completely.
No feeding now.
Cool and bright, 7–14 °C: unheated room, stairwell, cold windowsill or frost-free greenhouse.
It flowers next month – once you see buds, don’t move it any more.
Cymbidium tip: Summer it outdoors; cool autumn nights around 10 °C trigger the flower spikes.
Cymbidium sinense – what to know
Cymbidium sinense – family: Orchidaceae, genus: Cymbidium. Care guidelines: light: bright indirect; water: medium; min. 7 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
All Cymbidium species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Cymbidium sinense?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Cymbidium sinense need?
It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.
How cold can Cymbidium sinense get?
Keep it above 7 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Cymbidium sinense toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Cymbidium sinense flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Cymbidium: Typical flowering time: January, February, March, April.
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